🚨 2022 JAC Motors Sei 2: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 JAC Sei 2 uses a traditional electronic console-mounted automatic shifter with shift-lock interlock.
🧰 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
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Firmly apply the parking brake and ensure the vehicle is on level ground or properly chocked.
- Locate the shift-lock override slot near the shifter base, typically covered by a small rectangular cap or trim piece.
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or the key blade to gently pry off the override access cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- If the vehicle has no electrical power, the override may require more force; keep the override pressed while moving the shifter.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically on the left or right side under a small removable cap; exact position requires visual inspection of the specific unit.
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift-lock override is mechanical and will still function. Press firmly in the override slot while moving the shifter. The ignition lock may also need to be in ACC position, which can be achieved by turning the key manually if the steering lock permits.