🚨 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: Emergency Neutral
The 2012 300 SRT8 uses a floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock tied to the brake pedal.
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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 parking brake is set
- Turn ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the small rectangular shift lock override slot - it is on the left side of the shifter base, under a small removable cap
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and push down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- If override does not engage, verify the tool is fully inserted and applying downward pressure on the interlock mechanism
Shift-lock override location
Left side of shifter base, under a small rectangular cap approximately 1 inch from the shifter lever itself
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the override slot still functions mechanically. You may need to use a flashlight to locate the slot. The shifter button must still be pressed while using the override.