🚨 2019 Nissan NV200: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 NV200 uses a traditional column-mounted shift lever with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake-pedal interlock system.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 key to the ACC or ON position (if battery has any charge remaining)
- Locate the shift lock release slot: it is a small rectangular opening with a plastic cover located on the right side of the column shroud, just below and behind the shift lever
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off or push aside the plastic cover over the shift lock release slot
- While firmly depressing the brake pedal (even with no power, maintain pressure), insert the screwdriver or key into the release slot and push straight in while simultaneously moving the shift lever toward neutral
- The mechanical override will release the shift lock mechanism, allowing the lever to move through the gate
- Once in neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cover on the right side of the steering column shroud, just below and behind the shift lever
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is fully mechanical and does not require any electrical power. However, you will need to manually turn the ignition key to at least the ACC position to unlock the steering column before attempting to move the vehicle. The shift lock release will work with zero electrical power once you mechanically access the override slot.