🚨 2020 Mitsubishi eK X: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 eK X uses a floor-mounted console shift lever with electronic shift lock, part of the B3xW generation shared with Nissan DAYZ.
🧰 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 near the shifter base on the console, usually covered by a small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or the mechanical key to carefully pry off the override cap
- Press the brake pedal (if system has power) and insert the screwdriver into the override slot
- While holding the override mechanism down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If resistance is felt, maintain pressure on the override while gently rocking the shift lever
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter base on the console
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the shift lock override operates purely mechanically. Remove the cap and depress the override mechanism with a screwdriver while moving the shifter—no key position or electrical power is required. The mechanical override bypasses all electronic interlocks.