🚨 2007 Scion xB: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 Scion xB uses a conventional floor-mounted console shifter with a button on the front of the shift knob and an electronic shift lock mechanism.
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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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground or properly chocked
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available (this may allow normal shifting with the brake pedal depressed)
- If the ignition cannot be powered or the shift lock still will not release, locate the shift lock override slot
- The override slot is a small covered opening located at the base of the shifter console, typically on the left side or front-left of the shifter base
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the small rectangular plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert the ignition key, a flathead screwdriver, or a similar flat tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override tool down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- Keep your foot on the brake pedal during this process if any electrical power is available
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or started (if attempting a jump-start)
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot at the base of the shifter console, typically on the left or front-left side of the shifter base; exact position may vary slightly by trim
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override must be used. The override is a mechanical release that does not require battery power. Turn the key to ACC position if possible to unlock the steering wheel, but the override slot will function even without power to release the shifter.