🚨 2024 UAZ Pickup: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 UAZ Pickup uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with a mechanical shift lock release.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - look for a small rectangular cover or slot near the base of the shifter console, typically forward or to the right of the shifter base
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off any cover panel protecting the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If the override mechanism is mechanical, you may be able to shift without pressing the brake
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter console, typically under a small cover panel - exact location may vary by trim year
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the mechanical shift lock override should still function. The override is a physical mechanism that mechanically releases the shifter lock. You do not need battery power to use it. Ensure parking brake is set before attempting.