🚨 2015 Toyota Yaris: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Yaris uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with a shift-lock button on the side that requires brake pedal depression to move from Park.
🧰 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
- Locate the shift-lock override slot: look for a small rectangular cap or cover on the console near the base of the shifter, typically on the left side or front of the shifter housing
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade to carefully pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will release from Park without requiring brake pedal input
- Keep the override tool pressed while moving to Neutral, then release
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap near the shifter base on the console, typically left side or forward of the shifter mechanism - exact position may vary by trim
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the shift-lock override is purely mechanical and will still function. You do not need any electrical power to use the override slot. The ignition does not need to be in any position. Simply access the override slot and apply mechanical pressure to release the shifter.