🚨 2025 Daihatsu Boon: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 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 the parking brake is firmly engaged
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is typically a small rectangular or circular opening near the shifter base, often covered by a removable cap
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat tool or pressing the release if present
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, continue holding the override down while moving the shifter - it may require more force than normal
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically on the right side or front of the shifter housing under a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You will not need to turn the ignition on. Simply access the override slot and apply firm downward pressure while moving the shifter to Neutral. The shifter may feel stiffer than normal without power assist.