🚨 2010 Daihatsu Mira: Emergency Neutral
The 2010 Mira (L275/L285 series) uses a floor-mounted console shifter with a mechanical shift lock system that prevents movement out of Park without brake pedal application.
🧰 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 set
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Firmly depress the brake pedal
- If shifter will not move from Park, locate the shift lock override—a small rectangular or circular slot typically covered by a removable cap on the console near the shifter base
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and push down firmly
- While holding the override depressed, press the shifter release button and move the shifter to Neutral
- Remove the screwdriver and verify the shifter is securely in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small slot with removable cap on the console near the shifter base, typically to the right or forward of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the ignition will not turn to ACC and power features will not work. The mechanical shift lock override still functions—follow the override slot procedure above. You may need to manually unlock the steering wheel by inserting the key and applying slight turning pressure while moving it.