🚨 2008 Hyundai Tiburon: Emergency Neutral
The 2008 Tiburon uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift lock.
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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
- Engage the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it's a small rectangular slot with a plastic cap located on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the exposed slot and press down firmly while pulling the shifter button and moving to Neutral
- If successful, keep foot on brake (if possible) and shift to Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cap on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side of the center console
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still work mechanically. However, you will not have power steering or brake assist, so the car will be extremely difficult to maneuver under its own weight. A flatbed tow is strongly recommended. If you must move it manually, multiple people will be needed to push safely.