🚨 2018 Renault Kadjar: Emergency Neutral
The 2018 Renault Kadjar uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift-lock 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 the parking brake is firmly applied
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift-lock override release - look for a small cover or slot near the base of the shifter on the console
- Remove any protective cap covering the override slot by gently prying with a flathead screwdriver
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down or push the override mechanism while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park to Neutral
- Keep firm pressure on the override while shifting to ensure the lock releases
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter assembly on the center console, typically concealed under a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the mechanical shift-lock override should still function. Access the override slot and use a screwdriver to manually release the shifter lock mechanism. No electrical power is required for the mechanical override to operate.