🚨 2017 Fiat Uno: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Fiat Uno automatic uses a floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock tied to the brake pedal.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is typically a small covered slot near the shifter base on the console
- Remove the small plastic cover/cap over the override slot using a flathead screwdriver or by prying gently
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- Keep your foot on the brake pedal throughout this process if the vehicle has any electrical power
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base on the center console, typically on the right or front side of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override should still function mechanically. You may need to manually unlock the steering column if equipped with electric steering lock. The ignition key should be in the ON position even without power to allow mechanical steering unlock. Some Uno models may require jump-starting to release electronic parking brake if equipped.