🚨 2020 Toyota Raize: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Toyota Raize uses a floor-mounted console shift lever with a traditional PRNDL gate.
🧰 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 vehicle is on level ground and the parking brake is firmly engaged.
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position (if battery has sufficient charge).
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Locate the shift lock override slot near the shifter base, typically covered by a small plastic cap.
- Using a flathead screwdriver or similar tool, carefully pry off the small plastic cover to access the shift lock release slot.
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the mechanical key into the release slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down and keeping the brake pedal pressed, move the shift lever to Neutral.
- If the battery is completely dead, you may need to manually unlock the steering lock before the vehicle can roll freely.
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the console shifter; look for a small rectangular or circular plastic cap adjacent to the shifter button, typically on the left side of the shifter base
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the steering lock may remain engaged even after using the shift lock override. A jump-start or temporary power connection may be needed to release the steering lock. The shift lock override is mechanical and does not require power to function.