🚨 2026 Mitsubishi eK Wagon: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 eK Wagon uses a conventional floor-mounted console shift lever 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 vehicle is on level ground and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any remaining charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically found as a small rectangular cap near the base of the shifter console on the left or right side
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the override cap
- Press the brake pedal (if system has power) and insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If the shifter remains locked, apply steady pressure on the override while gently rocking the shifter
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap near the shifter base on the console, typically on the left side of the shifter mechanism
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the shift lock override is purely mechanical. You do not need to turn the key; simply remove the override cap and press the release mechanism while moving the shifter. The override bypasses all electrical interlocks.