🚨 2007 Jeep Compass: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 Compass (first model year, MK/PK platform) uses a traditional console-mounted shifter lever with mechanical shift interlock.
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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 vehicle is on level ground and the parking brake is firmly applied
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is directly adjacent to the shifter lever on the left side (driver's side) of the shifter base
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to pry off the small rectangular plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert a key, small screwdriver, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter release button on top of the shifter and move the lever to Neutral
- If no battery power is available, the override will still function mechanically—insert the tool and apply firm downward pressure while pressing the shifter button and moving to Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with a plastic cap on the left side (driver's side) of the shifter base, directly adjacent to the shifter lever
With zero electrical power
The 2007 Compass uses a mechanical shift lock override that does not require electrical power. Insert a tool into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure while pressing the shifter button. The mechanical override will release the shifter even with zero battery voltage.