🚨 2023 Fiat Toro: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 Fiat Toro uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift interlock.
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⚠️ 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is typically found near the shifter base, often covered by a small removable cap or trim piece on the console.
- Remove the cap or trim cover by gently prying with a flat tool.
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or the key into the override slot.
- While pressing down on the override, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral.
- If no power is available, continue holding the override mechanism down while moving the shifter - you may need firm pressure.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the center console, typically under a small removable cap - check the right side or front of the shifter housing
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the override slot still functions mechanically. You will need to manually depress the override mechanism with a tool while applying firm pressure to move the shifter. The shift interlock is mechanical and can be bypassed with the override even without battery power.