🚨 2021 Mitsubishi Delica D:5: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Delica D:5 uses a floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock; diesel models use a conventional automatic transmission with PRNDL pattern.
🧰 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 the parking brake is firmly engaged
- Turn the ignition to ON/ACC position if any battery power remains
- Locate the shift lock override - look for a small rectangular or square cover panel to the right or left of the shifter base
- Carefully pry off the override cover using a flathead screwdriver or trim tool
- Insert the screwdriver or ignition key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter release button and move the shifter to N
- The shifter should release mechanically even without electrical power
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot located near the base of the shifter console, typically to the right side - look for a removable rectangular cap adjacent to the shifter boot
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is a mechanical release that functions without any electrical power. With a completely dead battery, the override will still work. You may need to rock the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key to release the steering lock if it is engaged. Some force may be required to depress the mechanical override mechanism.