🚨 2006 Chrysler Pacifica: Emergency Neutral
The 2006 Pacifica uses a traditional console-mounted PRNDL shift lever with an electronic shift interlock.
🧰 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 firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Locate the shift lock override slot—a small rectangular opening with a removable cap near the base of the shifter on the driver's side.
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool.
- Insert a small screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, move the shifter to Neutral.
- If successful, the vehicle can now roll; keep brake pedal applied until ready to move.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap located at the driver's side base of the center console shifter assembly.
With zero electrical power
With no battery power, you cannot energize the shift interlock system. Use the mechanical shift lock override slot: remove the cap, insert a tool, press down, and shift to Neutral. The ignition does not need to be on for the mechanical override to work.