🚨 2023 Caoa Chery Tiggo 8: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 Caoa Chery Tiggo 8 uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift 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 level ground and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically a small covered opening near the base of the shifter
- Remove the cover cap (it may be labeled with a key symbol or 'SHIFT LOCK')
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool 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 no power is available, continue holding the override down while moving the shifter to Neutral without the brake pedal
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically on the right side or front of the shifter assembly under a small cap - exact location may vary by trim
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the shift lock override can still be manually actuated. Insert the tool into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure while moving the shifter. The ignition does not need to be in any position. You may need to use more force than normal.