🚨 2024 Citroën Ami: Emergency Neutral
The Citroën Ami uses a simple forward/reverse toggle switch on the center console, not a traditional shifter.
🧰 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 powered off completely (key removed or power button off)
- The Ami has no traditional Park lock - it uses an electronic parking brake
- Disengage the electronic parking brake: locate the parking brake switch on the center console and attempt to release it
- If the 12V battery is completely dead, you will need to charge or jump the 12V system to release the parking brake
- Once parking brake is released, the Ami can be rolled in neutral (no Drive/Neutral selection needed when powered off)
- For flatbed loading: the Ami is extremely light (485 kg) and can be pushed or winched easily with parking brake released
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic parking brake cannot be released electronically. You must either jump-start the 12V battery to release the brake, or manually release the parking brake mechanism. The parking brake actuator is located at the rear wheels - manual release requires accessing the rear brake calipers and may require specialist knowledge.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
The Ami must be transported on a flatbed - do NOT tow with any wheels on the ground. The single-speed electric drivetrain can be damaged by towing. The vehicle has no neutral position in the traditional sense; when off, the motor is disconnected but towing is still prohibited.