🚨 2022 Toyota Raize: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Toyota Raize uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
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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 level surface and apply the parking brake fully.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is typically a small rectangular opening covered by a removable cap near the base of the shifter console, usually on the left or front side of the shifter lever.
- Remove the cap by gently prying it with a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail.
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if electrical system has power) and move the shifter to Neutral.
- If the shifter will not move, verify you are pressing the override fully and try again with more force on the tool.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small capped slot near the shifter base on the console, typically left or forward side of the lever—check owner's manual for exact location as trim variations may differ.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override should still function mechanically. Insert the tool into the override slot and press down while attempting to move the shifter to Neutral without pressing the brake pedal. If the shifter remains locked, the steering column lock may also be engaged—in this case, slightly rotate the steering wheel left and right while attempting to shift.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
The 2022 Raize is marketed as a conventional gasoline vehicle in most markets; if this specific unit is a hybrid variant (uncommon in 2022), do NOT tow with drive wheels on the ground. The hybrid system can generate voltage even when 'off,' potentially damaging the transaxle or electrical components. Use a flatbed or trailer, or dolly the drive wheels. Consult the owner's manual for the specific hybrid towing procedure if equipped.