🚨 2014 Lexus IS 200t: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 IS 200t uses a conventional electronic console-mounted shift lever with a shift lock mechanism.
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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 a flat surface and the parking brake is firmly applied
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening with a cover cap on the left side of the shifter base, near the console surface
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to remove the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and push down firmly while maintaining brake pedal pressure
- While holding the override down, move the shift lever from Park to Neutral
- Release the override and remove the tool; the vehicle should now be in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Left side of shifter base near console surface, under a small rectangular cover cap
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the electronic shift lock will prevent movement. The mechanical shift lock override must be used: remove the override cover on the left side of the shifter base and use a rigid tool (key blade or screwdriver) to depress the override mechanism while physically moving the shifter to Neutral. No brake pedal function is required when power is completely dead, but the override must be held down throughout the shift motion.