🚨 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage (sixth generation) uses a floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock interlock.
🧰 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 the ON position (do not need to start the engine) if battery power is available.
- Locate the shift lock override release—look for a small rectangular slot or cap near the base of the shifter on the console, typically on the right side or front-right of the shifter.
- Remove the small cap or cover over the override slot (it may pop off with gentle prying using a flathead screwdriver).
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar thin tool into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down and pressing the brake pedal, move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- Remove the tool and replace the cap if needed.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap near the shifter base, typically on the right or front-right side of the shifter console.
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the shift lock override should still function mechanically. Insert the tool into the override slot and press down while moving the shifter to Neutral—ignition position is not required for the mechanical override. Note that the steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle should be loaded onto a flatbed rather than towed with wheels on the ground.