🚨 2018 Daihatsu Boon: Emergency Neutral
The 2018 Daihatsu Boon uses a conventional floor-mounted console shifter 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 parking brake is firmly applied.
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift lock override slot - look for a small rectangular cover or cap near the base of the shifter, typically on the left side or front of the shifter assembly.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the override cover cap.
- Insert the screwdriver or key blade into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if any power available) and move the shifter to Neutral.
- If the shifter still won't move, ensure you're pressing the override release deep enough - you should feel it depress about 5-10mm.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base, typically on the left side or front of the console shifter assembly under a small removable cap - exact location may vary by trim level.
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is mechanical and will still function. Turn the key to ACC position mechanically if possible to unlock the steering wheel. The override release works without any electrical power.