🚨 2021 Škoda Enyaq iV: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Škoda Enyaq iV uses a small electronic drive selector mounted on the steering column, similar to other VW Group MEB-platform electric vehicles.
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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 flat surface and the electric parking brake is applied.
- Attempt to power on the vehicle's 12V system by connecting a jump-starter or donor battery to the 12V battery terminals under the hood (the 12V battery is located in the front engine compartment).
- Once 12V power is restored, press the brake pedal and rotate the drive selector to the Neutral (N) position.
- If 12V power cannot be restored, the electronic parking brake and drive selector will remain locked and the vehicle cannot be shifted into Neutral by mechanical override.
- For towing with NO 12V power, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed tow truck with all four wheels off the ground.
- Do NOT attempt to tow this electric vehicle with any wheels on the ground without the drive system in a proper tow mode, as the electric motors can generate voltage and damage the high-voltage system or create a safety hazard.
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic drive selector and electric parking brake cannot be released. The vehicle must be jump-started or have 12V power restored via battery connection to enable Neutral selection. Without 12V power, the only option is flatbed towing with all wheels off the ground.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
This is a fully electric vehicle. NEVER tow with any wheels on the ground unless the drive system is powered and in a proper Transport Mode. The electric motors act as generators when rotated, which can create dangerously high voltage, damage the high-voltage battery and power electronics, and pose electrocution and fire risks. Always use a flatbed or wheel-lift tow truck with all four wheels off the ground when 12V power is unavailable.