🚨 2022 Daihatsu Move: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Daihatsu Move uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift-lock override slot — typically a small rectangular opening near the shifter base, often covered by a removable cap or trim piece.
- Remove the cap or trim cover using a flathead screwdriver or similar tool.
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot.
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to N.
- If successful, the shifter will release and move to neutral; keep brake pedal depressed during the process if possible.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically on the lower right side or front of the shifter assembly under a removable cap — exact location may require inspection as Daihatsu kei-car designs vary by trim.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift-lock override is your only option. The override is mechanical and does not require battery power. If the override slot cannot be located, carefully remove the shifter trim/bezel to access the shift-lock solenoid mechanism directly and manually release it.