🚨 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero Mini: Emergency Neutral
The 1994 Pajero Mini uses a traditional floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter with a mechanical shift lock system.
🧰 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 engaged
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically found as a small covered access hole near the base of the shifter, often on the right side or front of the shifter boot
- Remove the small plastic cover or cap over the override slot (may require prying gently with a flathead screwdriver)
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down on the tool to depress the shift lock release mechanism
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button on the front of the shift lever and move the shifter to Neutral
- Keep foot off the brake during this process if the brake-light switch is failed
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or towed carefully
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot located near the base of the shifter assembly on the center console, typically to the right or front of the shifter boot
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is purely mechanical and does not require any electrical power. Follow the standard override procedure above even with a completely dead battery.