🚨 2025 Honda Vezel: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Vezel uses a conventional console-mounted shift lever with electronic shift lock, continuing the current generation design.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ON position if battery has any charge (press start button twice without brake pedal)
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small covered opening on the left side of the shifter base, near the P button on the shift lever
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the mechanical key to pry off the small rubber/plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the shift lever button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will move freely to N; keep the override pressed until the lever is fully in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the shifter base near the shift lever button, under a small cap
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the shift lock will not release electronically. The mechanical shift lock override must be used as described above. The override mechanism is purely mechanical and does not require any electrical power to function.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
This is a hybrid vehicle. Before towing, consult the owner's manual for specific hybrid system precautions. Flatbed towing is strongly recommended. If dolly towing, ensure the front wheels (drive wheels) are on the dolly. Never tow with all four wheels on the ground for extended distances as this may damage the hybrid transaxle and electric motor components.