🚨 2025 Caoa Chery Arrizo 6: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Arrizo 6 uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
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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 level ground and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - typically a small rectangular opening near the base of the shifter, often covered by a removable cap
- Remove the cap covering the override slot (may require gentle prying with a flat tool)
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the key into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter should move freely to Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot near the shifter base, typically on the right side or front of the shifter housing, covered by a plastic cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is mechanical and should still function. Insert tool into override slot and apply firm downward pressure while moving shifter. You may need to rock the vehicle slightly to relieve transmission park pawl pressure if shifter resists movement.