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Tesla DI_u006

Vehicle automatically parked to prevent rollaway Fasten seatbelt and close door to stay in gear

Common search variants: DIu006 · DI-u006 · DI u006 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveYes, according to the Tesla documentation filed with NHTSA: the vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime. If the alert persists throughout subsequent drives, schedule service.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceSchedule Tesla service if DI_u006 persists throughout subsequent drives. Tesla documentation indicates that persistent alerts may require front motor inspection and service.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

DI_u006 means the Tesla automatically shifted into Park because it determined the driver was leaving or was no longer present. The alert instructs the driver to fasten the seatbelt and close the door to stay in gear.

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1. What does DI_u006 mean?

DI_u006 means the Tesla automatically shifted into Park because it determined the driver was leaving or was no longer present. The alert instructs the driver to fasten the seatbelt and close the door to stay in gear.

2. Technical explanation

Tesla documentation filed with NHTSA describes this as expected vehicle behavior under various circumstances. The vehicle automatically shifts into Park (P) to prevent rollaway when it determines that the driver is leaving or is no longer present. If the alert is gone when the next drive begins, Tesla states it was likely temporary and no action is required. The documentation also states that this alert may indicate a condition requiring front motor inspection and service if it persists throughout subsequent drives.

3. What system is affected?

Automatic Park / rollaway-prevention behavior. Verified evidence also notes that a persistent alert may require front motor inspection and service.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence. Tesla states the vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime, while recommending service if the alert persists throughout subsequent drives.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The vehicle automatically shifts into Park (P).
  • The DI_u006 alert displays: “Vehicle automatically parked to prevent rollaway Fasten seatbelt and close door to stay in gear.”

6. Possible causes

  • The vehicle determined that the driver was leaving or was no longer present.
  • A temporary condition, if the alert is no longer present at the start of the next drive.
  • A condition requiring front motor inspection and service, if the alert persists throughout subsequent drives.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Yes, according to the Tesla documentation filed with NHTSA: the vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime. If the alert persists throughout subsequent drives, schedule service.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Fasten the seatbelt and close the door to stay in gear.
  • Check whether the alert is no longer present when the next drive begins.
  • If the alert is no longer present at the next drive, no action is required according to Tesla documentation.
  • Schedule service if the alert persists throughout subsequent drives.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the driver seatbelt is fastened and the door is closed before attempting to remain in gear.
  2. Observe whether DI_u006 returns during subsequent drives. No further owner troubleshooting is established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Schedule Tesla service if DI_u006 persists throughout subsequent drives. Tesla documentation indicates that persistent alerts may require front motor inspection and service.

12. What the service center may check

  • Inspect the front motor if DI_u006 persists, as identified in Tesla documentation. Further service procedures are not established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • No repair resolution is established by verified evidence. Tesla documentation identifies front motor inspection and service as potentially required for a persistent alert.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA manufacturer communications / Tesla owner-documentation filings reference DI_u006, including MC-10253660-9999 (published March 26, 2024), MC-10252957-9999 (published February 13, 2024), and MC-10250483-9999 (published December 1, 2023). The supplied evidence describes alert meaning and owner guidance; it does not establish a vehicle-specific repair bulletin.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla alert DI_u006 mean?

It means the vehicle automatically shifted into Park to prevent rollaway because it determined the driver was leaving or was no longer present.

What should I do when DI_u006 appears?

Fasten the seatbelt and close the door to stay in gear. Check whether the alert is gone at the next drive; if it is gone, Tesla states no action is required.

Can I drive with DI_u006?

Yes. Tesla documentation states that the vehicle is OK to drive in the meantime. Schedule service if the alert persists throughout subsequent drives.

When is service recommended?

Tesla recommends scheduling service when the alert persists throughout subsequent drives; the documentation says persistent alerts may indicate a condition requiring front motor inspection and service.

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