🚨 2026 Alfa Romeo Junior: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Junior hybrid uses an electronic gear selector system, likely a console-mounted lever or rotary dial depending on trim configuration.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to the ON/READY position using the start button (vehicle does not need to be in ready-to-drive mode).
- Activate the hybrid system's transport mode: consult the owner's manual for the specific procedure, which typically involves holding specific button combinations on the center console or using the vehicle's settings menu.
- If transport mode is available, the transmission will unlock and allow movement to Neutral.
- Check near the gear selector for a shift-lock override slot, typically covered by a small cap.
- If found, remove the cap and insert a key or small screwdriver while attempting to move the selector to Neutral.
- If the 12V battery is completely dead, see no-power notes below.
Shift-lock override location
Check around the base of the gear selector for a small override cap; exact location unknown for this new model
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, electronic hybrid systems typically cannot be shifted. The high-voltage system requires a functional 12V battery to operate controls. Jump-starting the 12V battery is the most reliable method. If jump-starting is not possible, the vehicle MUST be transported on a flatbed with all wheels off the ground.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
WARNING: This hybrid vehicle should ONLY be transported on a flatbed with all wheels off the ground, or with the high-voltage system properly placed in transport/tow mode. Towing with wheels on the ground without proper transport mode activation can severely damage the electric motor and hybrid transmission components. Never tow this vehicle using wheel-lift or dolly methods unless explicitly approved in the owner's manual.