🚨 2017 Renault Twingo III: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Twingo III with automatic transmission uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic 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 vehicle is on a level surface and apply the parking brake
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if 12V power is available
- Press the brake pedal and move the shifter from Park to Neutral normally
- If the shifter is locked and won't move, locate the shift-lock override access
- Look for a small removable cap or cover near the base of the shifter, typically on the side or front of the shifter housing
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the emergency key blade to pry off the protective cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter out of Park toward Neutral
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can roll freely
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base in the center console, covered by a small removable cap - typically located on the side of the shifter housing closest to the driver or at the front of the shifter surround
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic shift lock will prevent normal shifter movement. Use the mechanical shift-lock override by removing the access cap and pressing the override release while moving the shifter. This mechanical override does not require electrical power to function.