🚨 2022 Peugeot 2008: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Peugeot 2008 uses a console-mounted electronic automatic shifter with an electronically-controlled shift lock integrated with the brake interlock.
🧰 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 access point, typically a small covered slot near the shifter base on the center console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the mechanical key blade to carefully remove the override cover
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- While pressing down firmly on the override tool, press the brake pedal and move the shifter to Neutral
- If electrical power is completely absent, proceed to jump-start procedure as the electronic shifter requires some 12V power
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot near the shifter base on the center console, typically covered by a removable plastic cap on the right or forward side of the shifter surround
With zero electrical power
The electronic shifter requires 12V power to operate. With zero power, jump-start the vehicle using the 12V battery (located in engine bay) or connect a portable jump starter. Even the mechanical override requires minimal electrical power to release the shift lock solenoid. Do not attempt to force the shifter without power.