🚨 2020 Fiat Grand Siena: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Fiat Grand Siena uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter with a push-button shift lock release for automatic transmissions.
🧰 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 the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - look for a small rectangular or circular cover near the base of the shifter on the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to carefully pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no power exists, continue holding the override down while moving the shifter - you may need to apply significant force
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small cover panel adjacent to the shifter base on the center console, typically on the left or front side of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You will not be able to turn the ignition to ACC, but the mechanical override bypasses the electronic interlock. The shifter may feel stiffer than normal without power assist.