🚨 2021 Caoa Chery Arrizo 6: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Caoa Chery Arrizo 6 uses a console-mounted electronic shifter with shift interlock controlled by the brake-light circuit.
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⚠️ 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 level surface with the parking brake engaged and wheels chocked
- If any battery power is available, turn the ignition to ON or ACC position
- Locate the shift lock override release—look for a small rectangular or circular cap near the base of the shifter console, usually on the front-left or right side of the shifter assembly
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the cover cap
- Insert a screwdriver, key, or small tool into the exposed override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override button depressed, press the brake pedal and pull the shifter release button, then move the shifter to Neutral
- If the battery is completely dead, use the override slot with manual pressure on the shifter mechanism to release it into Neutral
- Keep the vehicle in Neutral and prepare for flatbed loading or short-distance pushing only
Shift-lock override location
Small capped slot near the shifter base on the console; typically front-left or right side of the shifter assembly—inspect visually to locate the cap
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override is mechanical and will work, but you will need to apply firm manual force to move the shifter. The steering will be locked, so the vehicle cannot be safely towed with wheels down—use a flatbed or dolly. Push only for very short distances.