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Originally Posted by flyrv9
Don't you need the key in the ignition turned to ON (or smart key nearby) to unlock the shifter?
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No. Every car with an automatic transmission has a small accesses port near the shift lever. Remove that cover, insert a screw driver, and you can shift the transmission out of park. Look on your car and you will see about a dime size access cover on the console near the shift lever.
That access cover is required by law so a car can be easily moved out of the way in case of accident or being immobile.