🚨 2019 Peugeot 2008: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Peugeot 2008 (first generation facelift) uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift lock integrated into the brake interlock 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically a small rectangular cover near the base of the shifter on the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the override cover
- Insert the key, screwdriver, or similar thin tool into the override slot
- While pressing the tool down into the override slot, press the brake pedal and move the shifter to Neutral
- If the vehicle has no electrical power and the override does not work mechanically, you will need to jump-start the 12V battery to energize the shift lock solenoid before attempting to shift
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter console, typically forward or to the right side under a small removable cover cap
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic shift lock will not release even with the override on most units. Jump-start the 12V battery or connect a booster pack to provide minimal power to release the shift lock solenoid. The override slot provides mechanical bypass only when some power is present to partially energize the system.