That little slot beside your gear shift is called a shift lock release, and it’s there for emergencies.
If your battery dies, it can let you manually move the car out of Park and into Neutral.
Simply remove the cover and use a key or similar object to release the gear lock.
Knowing this small trick can save you time, especially when your car won’t start and needs to be moved…
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