🚨 2023 Subaru Levorg: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 Levorg uses a traditional console-mounted automatic 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 to ACC or ON position if 12V power is available.
- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is a small covered opening near the base of the shifter console, typically on the right side or front-right of the shifter base.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to remove the cover cap over the override slot.
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously moving the shift lever from Park to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base, typically right side or front-right of the shifter—remove cap to access
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the shift lock override is mechanical and will still function. Remove the override slot cover, insert tool, press down, and shift to Neutral. The ignition does not need to be on for the mechanical override to work.