🚨 2014 Honda City: Emergency Neutral
The 2014-2015 Brazilian-market Honda City uses a traditional console-mounted PRNDL shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is chocked
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if possible to energize the shift lock solenoid
- Depress the brake pedal firmly
- Press the shift lock release button (small rectangular button) located near the shifter base, typically on the left side of the shifter console
- While holding the release button, move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If the key will not turn or battery is completely dead, proceed to manual override method
Shift-lock override location
Look for a small rectangular cap or slot on the left side of the shifter console base near the P position. The exact location varies slightly by trim; check the immediate area around the shifter base for a removable cap approximately 15-20mm in size.
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power: locate the shift lock override slot (check left side of shifter console near the base). Remove the small cap with a flat tool. Insert a key or small screwdriver into the slot and press down while simultaneously moving the shifter to Neutral. The override mechanically releases the shift lock pawl.