🚨 2022 Chrysler 300: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Chrysler 300 uses a traditional console-mounted electronic shift lever (BTSI - Brake Transmission Shift Interlock) with a mechanical shift lock override.
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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 a level surface 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 access cover - it is a small rectangular plastic cap on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the shift lock override cover
- Insert a screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, move the shift lever from Park to Neutral
- Keep your foot on the brake pedal during this operation if power is available
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or rolled onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular access cover on the left (driver's) side of the shifter base console
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You do NOT need battery power to use the override - simply remove the cover, insert a tool into the slot, press down, and shift to Neutral. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with the front wheels off the ground or use a steering wheel dolly.