🚨 2025 Ram Rampage: Emergency Neutral
The Ram Rampage is a compact pickup sold primarily in Latin America and other international markets (not U.S./Canada), using a floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock based on Fiat/Stellantis small-platform architecture.
🧰 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 the parking brake is firmly set
- Turn the ignition to the ON position if possible
- Firmly depress the brake pedal
- If the shifter will not release from Park, locate the shift lock override
- Look for a small cap or cover on the console near the shifter base, typically on the left or front side of the shifter surround
- Pry off the cap with a small flat tool
- Insert a small screwdriver or key into the override slot
- Press down on the override while simultaneously pressing the shifter release button and moving to Neutral
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically left or forward side under a small cap; exact location should be verified in owner's manual as this is a non-U.S. market vehicle
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery: the shift lock override is mechanical and does not require power. Turn the key to unlock the steering, then use the override procedure. You may need additional force on the shifter button.