🚨 2024 Peugeot Partner III: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 Peugeot Partner III uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with mechanical shift lock.
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⚠️ 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 parking brake is applied
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if possible
- Locate the shift lock override access—look for a small rectangular or circular cover near the shifter base
- Remove the cover cap using a flathead screwdriver or by prying gently
- Insert a screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot revealed beneath the cover
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from P to N
- The shifter should move freely to N while the override is depressed
Shift-lock override location
Small cover panel at the base of the console shifter, typically on the right side (passenger side) of the shifter lever near the console surface
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is mechanical and will function without any electrical power. Simply locate the override slot, press the release with a tool, and move the shifter to neutral. No battery power is required for this operation.