🚨 2021 Dacia Spring: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Dacia Spring electric vehicle uses a small rotary or electronic gear selector with Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive positions.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged
- If any 12V battery power remains, press the brake pedal and turn the gear selector to N (Neutral)
- If the 12V battery is completely dead and the selector will not move, check the center console area near the selector for a small override access point or button
- Consult the owner's manual for the specific emergency release procedure - some EVs require removal of a small panel near the selector
- If no mechanical override is accessible or documented, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed as-is in Park
Shift-lock override location
Check center console near the gear selector for a small panel or override button; exact location requires owner's manual verification
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead 12V battery, the gear selector may be electronically locked in Park. The Spring may not have a readily accessible mechanical override. If you cannot locate an override mechanism after checking the console area and owner's manual, the vehicle must be winched onto a flatbed while in Park. The 12V battery is separate from the main traction battery.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CRITICAL: The Dacia Spring MUST be transported on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. NEVER tow this vehicle with any wheels on the ground, even in Neutral. The electric motor is permanently connected to the drive wheels, and towing will generate electricity that can damage the battery system and motor controller. This vehicle has no true mechanical neutral for the electric drivetrain.