🚨 2015 Renault Clio: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Clio with automatic transmission uses a traditional console-mounted shifter lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 engaged
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - typically a small rectangular cover near the shifter base on the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no brake response, continue holding override and shift directly to Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the base of the shifter console, typically on the left or right side of the shifter gate
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, you must use the mechanical shift lock override exclusively - the override slot provides direct mechanical release of the shift lock solenoid. No electrical power is needed once you access the override mechanism.