🚨 2024 Renault Twingo III: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 Twingo III with automatic transmission uses a conventional console-mounted shift 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot—typically a small covered access point near the base of the shifter console
- Use a small 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 simultaneously pulling the shift lever out of Park
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot at the base of the shifter console, typically on the right side or front edge of the shifter surround
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically—use the manual override slot with a screwdriver to release the shifter. You may need to use the mechanical key to unlock the steering column first.