🚨 2021 Citroën Ami: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Citroën Ami uses a simple column-mounted drive selector with Forward/Neutral/Reverse positions, operating as a pure EV with no traditional transmission.
🧰 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 Ami is on a flat surface.
- The Ami has no parking brake - chocking all wheels is absolutely critical.
- If 12V power is available, turn the key to ON position.
- The drive selector on the right side of the column should move freely to the center (Neutral) position when power is on.
- If completely dead with no 12V power, attempt to move the selector to Neutral - the Ami's selector is primarily mechanical with minimal electronic interlock.
- If the selector will not move at all, the Ami may require external 12V power (jump from another vehicle or portable jump pack) to release any electronic hold.
With zero electrical power
The Ami's drive selector has minimal electronic locking compared to conventional vehicles. With dead 12V battery, attempt to move the selector directly to Neutral. If it resists, the vehicle will require jump-starting the 12V system or flatbed transport. The Ami's extremely light weight (485 kg) makes manual pushing feasible once in Neutral.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
CRITICAL: The Citroën Ami has NO parking pawl and NO parking brake. The vehicle WILL roll freely in Neutral. Proper wheel chocking is absolutely mandatory before attempting to shift. For flatbed transport, the Ami can be loaded in any position, but all four wheels must be secured as there is no parking lock mechanism. The 12V battery is under the passenger seat.