🚨 2020 Caterham Seven: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Caterham Seven with automatic transmission (if equipped) uses a floor-mounted sequential or conventional automatic shifter; most Sevens are manual transmission.
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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 handbrake firmly
- If the Seven has an automatic transmission (rare configuration), turn the ignition to ON position if battery has charge
- For most automatic-equipped Sevens, locate the shift lock override near the shifter base
- Remove any covering cap and insert a small tool into the override mechanism
- Press the override while moving the shifter to Neutral
- Note: Most Caterham Sevens are manual transmission and can simply be shifted to neutral by depressing the clutch and moving the lever
Shift-lock override location
If automatic transmission equipped, override mechanism typically located near shifter base - however, most 2020 Sevens are manual transmission vehicles
With zero electrical power
If this is a manual transmission Seven (most common), simply depress the clutch pedal and move the shifter to neutral - no electrical power needed. For rare automatic versions, the mechanical override near the shifter base should function without power.