🚨 2013 UAZ Patriot: Emergency Neutral
The 2013 UAZ Patriot with automatic transmission uses a conventional floor-mounted gear lever with a mechanical 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 vehicle is on level ground and the parking brake is firmly engaged
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically a small rectangular opening near the base of the shifter, often covered by a plastic cap
- Remove the cap covering the override slot (it may require prying gently with a flathead screwdriver)
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power is available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, continue holding the override down and manually move the shifter to Neutral without the brake pedal
- Release the override tool and replace the cap
- Verify the vehicle is in Neutral before attempting to move it
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter on the console, usually on the right side or front of the shifter assembly; look for a small rectangular slot that may be covered by a removable plastic cap
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the mechanical shift lock override will still function. Insert the tool into the override slot and apply firm pressure while moving the shifter to Neutral. The process is purely mechanical and does not require battery power.