🚨 2022 Fiat Tipo PL: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Tipo PL uses a conventional console-mounted automatic shifter with a shift-lock button integrated into the lever mechanism.
🧰 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 to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift-lock override slot on the console near the shifter base (typically a small rectangular opening with a cover cap)
- Remove the cover cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a small flat-blade 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 N
- If the shifter remains locked, verify the brake pedal is depressed while performing the override procedure
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot near the shifter base on the console, typically on the left or front side of the shifter surround, covered by a removable cap
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift-lock override must be used. The override is mechanical and does not require battery power. If the steering lock is engaged with no power, you may need to jump-start the 12V battery minimally to unlock steering before moving the vehicle.