🚨 2019 Suzuki Ignis: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Suzuki Ignis uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock interlock.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override access on the console surrounding the shifter (look for a small rectangular cap or slot near the shifter base)
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to N
- If no power: press and hold the override down, then attempt to move shifter to N without brake pedal pressure
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot near the base of the shifter on the console, typically covered by a removable cap; check front and right side of shifter base
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, you must manually depress the shift lock override while moving the shifter. The override mechanically releases the locking pawl. If the parking pawl is under load, rock the vehicle gently to relieve pressure.