🚨 2019 Daihatsu Wake: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Daihatsu Wake uses a conventional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake-light switch.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small covered slot near the shifter base on the console
- Use a flat-head screwdriver or the key to remove the small cover cap over the override slot
- Insert a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- Remove the tool and replace the cover cap
- The vehicle can now be moved or towed with the front wheels on the ground at low speed for short distances
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot located near the shifter base on the center console, typically to the right or front of the shifter lever
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override still functions mechanically. You do not need electrical power to use the override slot. The key does not need to turn in the ignition - simply access the override slot directly and follow the procedure.