🚨 2025 Citroën C3 Aircross: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 C3 Aircross uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift lock override slot near the base of the shifter console—typically a small rectangular cover or slot adjacent to or in front of the shifter base.
- Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to pry open or access the override slot cover.
- Insert the tool into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shift lever out of Park.
- Move the shifter to Neutral position.
- If the vehicle will not be immediately repaired, leave in Neutral with parking brake applied or chock wheels before releasing brake.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically forward or to the right side under a small cover—exact location may vary by market/trim specification.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override is still mechanical and functional. Use the override slot procedure even with a completely dead battery. You may need a flashlight to locate the slot.