🚨 2019 Lada Granta: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Lada Granta with automatic transmission uses a conventional PRNDL console-mounted shifter lever with electronic shift 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
- Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - look for a small rectangular cap or cover near the base of the shifter assembly on the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to carefully pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key straight down into the override slot while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, apply firm downward pressure in the override slot and attempt to shift - you may need to rock the shifter slightly while maintaining pressure on the override
- Once in Neutral, you can release the override and move the vehicle
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover near the shifter base on the center console, typically on the right side or front of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is mechanical and should still function. You will need to manually insert the key or tool into the override slot and apply pressure while shifting. The steering will be locked, so the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed - it cannot be steered or pushed any distance.