🚨 2014 Lada Granta: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 Lada Granta with automatic transmission uses a conventional console-mounted shift lever with mechanical cable linkage and a simple shift-lock solenoid.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and wheels are chocked.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position if battery power is available.
- Locate the shift-lock override: a small rubber plug or access hole near the base of the shifter on the console, typically forward and to the right of the shifter base.
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to remove the rubber plug.
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press or pry the release mechanism.
- While holding the override, press the shifter button and move to Neutral.
- If the vehicle has no power at all, follow the no-power procedure below.
Shift-lock override location
Small rubber plug near the shifter base on the console, generally forward and right of the shifter
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, turn the ignition key to ON if possible to provide power to the shift lock. If the battery is completely dead and key won't turn accessories on, you may need to jump-start the battery minimally or use a portable jump pack to provide power. The Granta's shift lock is electrically actuated and requires at least some battery voltage to release.