🚨 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Mirage uses a conventional console-mounted automatic shifter with a button on the side and a mechanical shift-lock override.
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⚠️ 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
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any power remaining
- Locate the small rectangular shift-lock override cover on the right side of the shifter base, just forward of the shifter boot
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the metal key tip to pry off the override cover
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- If the shifter button won't depress, continue holding override down and apply more pressure - the button should then release
- Once in Neutral, replace the override cover
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the right side of the shifter base, just forward of the shifter boot
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the mechanical override still functions - you do not need any electrical power. The override mechanically releases the shift-lock solenoid. If the steering wheel is locked, you may need to jump-start the 12V battery to unlock steering before the vehicle can roll freely.