🚨 2025 Honda City: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Honda City uses a traditional console-mounted shift lever 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 vehicle is on a flat surface and parking brake is engaged
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular slot with a cap cover near the base of the shifter on the left side
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or key to pry off the small cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or a rigid tool into the slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If brake pedal cannot be pressed, continue holding override down and shift to Neutral - the shifter should release
- Keep the override depressed until the shifter is fully in Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Small capped slot on the left side of the shifter base, near the leather boot
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the override slot mechanical release still functions. You do not need power to use the override - simply pry off the cap, insert tool, press down, and shift to Neutral. The mechanical override bypasses all electronics.