🚨 2010 Honda Civic Type R: Emergency Neutral
The 2010 Civic Type R was not sold in North America and features a 6-speed manual transmission with a conventional floor-mounted shifter.
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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
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if possible (not required for manual transmission)
- Depress the clutch pedal fully
- Move the shift lever to neutral (center position)
- Release the clutch pedal
- The vehicle can now be pushed or rolled
With zero electrical power
Manual transmissions do not require electrical power to shift into neutral. Simply depress the clutch and move the shifter to the neutral position. If the steering wheel is locked, you may need to turn the key to ACC to unlock the steering column for towing.