🚨 2024 Mitsubishi Delica D:5: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 Delica D:5 uses a conventional floor-mounted console automatic shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 the vehicle is on level ground or properly chocked
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot—look for a small rectangular cap or cover near the base of the shifter on the left or front side
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the override cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no brake pedal feel or power, continue holding the override and manually shift to Neutral
- Replace the override cap after shifting
Shift-lock override location
Small cap-covered slot near the shifter base, typically on the left or front side of the shifter housing—exact location varies slightly by trim but should be clearly visible once console area is inspected
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the override slot still functions mechanically. Insert tool into the override slot and press down while shifting to Neutral. The shift lock is a mechanical solenoid that can be manually bypassed. You do not need electrical power to use the override.