🚨 2010 Chrysler Town & Country: Emergency Neutral
The 2010 Town & Country uses a console-mounted electronic shift lever with 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
- Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and the parking brake is firmly set
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any remaining charge
- Locate the shift lock override - look for a small covered slot or cap near the shifter base on the console
- On many 2008+ models, the override access is behind a small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter base, or sometimes under a rubber mat in the cupholder area forward of the shifter
- Pry off the cap with a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool
- Insert the screwdriver into the exposed slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, maintain pressure on the override slot while manipulating the shifter
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base on the center console; typically on the left side of the shifter housing or under removable trim in front of shifter
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, turn the key to ACC position mechanically. The shift lock override functions mechanically - press down firmly in the override slot while moving the shifter. You may need to rock the shifter slightly while maintaining override pressure. The steering lock will engage, requiring front-wheels-up towing or dollies.