🚨 2020 Chevrolet Onix MX: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Chevrolet Onix uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock system.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake and ensure the vehicle is secure
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if any battery power remains
- Locate the shift lock override slot near the shifter base - look for a small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter console
- Carefully pry off the override cover using a flathead screwdriver or the key
- Insert a small screwdriver, pen, or similar rigid tool into the exposed slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal
- Move the shifter from Park to Neutral while maintaining pressure on the override
- If successful, release the override and verify the shifter is fully in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover typically located on the left side of the shifter base console
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is fully mechanical and will work with zero battery power. However, you'll need to manually turn the key in the ignition to the ACC position to unlock the steering column. The override bypass does not require electrical power to function.