🚨 2016 Nissan Juke: Emergency Neutral
The 2016 Nissan Juke CVT uses a conventional console-mounted 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 a level surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if possible (this may restore shift lock function if only the brake switch has failed)
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small covered opening on the left side of the shifter base, near the bottom of the shift gate
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to remove the cap covering the override slot
- Press firmly down into the override slot while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the lever to Neutral
- Keep the override depressed until the shifter is fully in Neutral position
- If the vehicle must be moved without power, ensure a second person steers while another pushes, or prepare for flatbed towing
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the left side of the shifter base, near the bottom of the shift gate
With zero electrical power
With completely dead 12V battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. Turn the key to ACC position if the key cylinder works (mechanical unlock). If the key cannot turn or steering is locked, the vehicle must be flatbed towed. Do not attempt to push-start or tow with drive wheels on the ground—CVT damage will result.