🚨 2020 Audi TT: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Audi TT with S tronic DCT uses a traditional console-mounted lever with a gated shift pattern and electronic park lock.
🧰 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 parking brake is engaged
- Turn the ignition to ON position (press START button without brake pedal twice)
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is typically a small rectangular slot near the base of the shifter, often covered by a removable cap or trim piece on the left side of the shifter console
- Remove the cap using a flat-blade screwdriver or trim tool
- Insert a small screwdriver or the emergency key blade into the override slot
- While pressing down on the override, press the shifter button and move the lever to Neutral
- If the vehicle has no electrical power, you must provide 12V power to the system first (jump the battery or connect an external power source) before the shift lock can be released
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap near the base of the shifter console, typically on the left side of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic shift lock cannot be released mechanically. You must provide external 12V power by jump-starting the battery or connecting a power supply to the jump-start terminals under the hood before attempting to shift. Once power is available, follow the normal override procedure.