🚨 2015 Scion xB: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Scion xB uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is a small rectangular opening with a plastic cover directly forward and slightly left of the shifter base on the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the plastic cover
- While pressing the brake pedal (if power available) or without it (if no power), insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from Park through Reverse to Neutral
- Remove the tool and replace the cover cap
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cover located directly forward and slightly to the left of the shifter base on the center console
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override still functions mechanically—simply skip the ignition and brake pedal steps. Insert the tool into the override slot, press down, and shift directly to Neutral. The mechanical override does not require battery power.