🚨 2026 Citroën Berlingo: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Berlingo uses a traditional console-mounted lever shifter with electronic shift-lock (EAT8 automatic 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 parking brake is firmly applied and the vehicle is on level ground.
- Turn the ignition to ON/ACC position if battery power is available.
- Firmly press and hold the brake pedal.
- Locate the shift-lock override slot - it is a small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base (driver's side of the lever housing).
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or the key blade to pry off the small cover cap.
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously moving the shifter to N.
- If successful, the shifter will release and move to Neutral.
- If the vehicle must be moved without any power, continue holding the override down and roll the vehicle as needed.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base; pry off to access the release slot underneath.
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the override slot is your only option. Insert tool into the override slot and hold it down continuously while the vehicle is moved. The steering will be locked and power brakes will not function. Flatbed towing is strongly recommended.