🚨 2017 Fiat Fiorino: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Fiat Fiorino with automatic transmission uses a center console-mounted shifter with electronic shift lock (note: many Fiorinos have manual transmission).
🧰 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 set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override access - look for a small covered slot or cap near the shifter base
- Remove the cover cap carefully using a flathead screwdriver or similar tool
- Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously moving the shifter toward Neutral
- If power is available, press the brake pedal while using the override; if no power, apply firm pressure to move the shifter mechanically
- Keep the override depressed until the shifter is fully engaged in Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter assembly on the center console; typically a small covered access point - check around the perimeter of the shifter base
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, use the mechanical shift lock override. The override physically releases the lock mechanism. You will need to apply force to move the shifter while holding the override. No electrical power is required for the mechanical override to function.