🚨 2019 Daihatsu Rocky: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Daihatsu Rocky (A200/A210 series) features a console-mounted electronic shifter with shift-lock interlock.
🧰 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 release — look for a small cover or slot near the shifter base, typically on the right side or forward edge of the shifter assembly.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to remove the override cover if present.
- Insert a screwdriver, ignition key, or similar tool into the override slot.
- Press down on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to N.
- Hold the override depressed until the shifter is fully in neutral position.
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter on the center console, typically on the right-hand side under a small removable cover — exact position requires visual inspection as documentation is limited.
With zero electrical power
With no battery power, use the mechanical shift-lock override. The override does not require electrical power to function. If the override cannot be immediately located, remove the shifter trim panel to access the shift-lock solenoid and manually release the mechanism.