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Tesla DI_a184

Autopark canceled Take control

Common search variants: DIa184 · DI-a184 · DI a184 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence for this alert. The driver should take control when the alert appears.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceNot yet established by verified evidence. The supplied evidence does not provide a service instruction specific to DI_a184.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

DI_a184 means Tesla Autopark has been canceled and the driver must take control of the vehicle.

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1. What does DI_a184 mean?

DI_a184 means Tesla Autopark has been canceled and the driver must take control of the vehicle.

2. Technical explanation

This is an OEM Tesla alert, not a generic OBD diagnostic trouble code. Official Tesla owner-manual material filed with NHTSA states that Autopark has been canceled. Verified examples of cancellation triggers include pressing Cancel on the touchscreen; moving the steering wheel or yoke; using the gear stalk on applicable vehicles; pressing the accelerator or brake pedal; or opening a door. The supplied evidence also refers to a steep slope as a possible cancellation condition, but does not provide the complete condition text.

3. What system is affected?

Tesla Autopark driver-assistance function.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied official material confirms cancellation of Autopark and a need for driver control, but does not classify a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The vehicle displays: “Autopark canceled Take control.”
  • Autopark is canceled.

6. Possible causes

  • The driver pressed the Cancel button on the touchscreen.
  • The driver moved the steering wheel or steering yoke.
  • On applicable vehicles, the driver used the gear stalk.
  • The driver pressed the accelerator pedal.
  • The driver pressed the brake pedal.
  • The driver opened a door.
  • A steep slope is referenced as a possible cancellation condition; the supplied evidence does not establish the full condition wording.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence for this alert. The driver should take control when the alert appears.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Take control of the vehicle when Autopark is canceled.
  • Continue vehicle operation manually rather than relying on the canceled Autopark maneuver.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Consider whether a listed driver input occurred: touchscreen Cancel, steering-wheel/yoke movement, gear-stalk use where applicable, accelerator or brake application, or opening a door.
  2. Not yet established by verified evidence whether any further owner troubleshooting is required.

11. When to contact service

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied evidence does not provide a service instruction specific to DI_a184.

12. What the service center may check

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Official NHTSA-hosted Tesla manufacturer communications/owner-manual documents include DI_a184, including MC-10250484 (published December 1, 2023): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250484-9999.pdf
  • Additional official NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation includes MC-10253666 (published March 27, 2024): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253666-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability data identifies Tesla Model 3 (2013–2024), Model S (2012–2024), Model X (2016–2024), and Model Y (2020–2024) in the US, with overlapping year ranges in the supplied records. Confirm applicability using the vehicle’s current Tesla owner documentation. Official NHTSA-hosted source: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250484-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does DI_a184 mean?

It means Autopark has been canceled and the driver must take control.

Can driver input cancel Autopark?

Yes. Verified examples include pressing Cancel on the touchscreen, moving the steering wheel or yoke, using the gear stalk where applicable, pressing the accelerator or brake pedal, and opening a door.

Does this evidence establish a charging issue?

No. Charging impact is not yet established by verified evidence.

Does this evidence establish a required repair?

No. A repair or service requirement is not yet established by verified evidence.

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