🚨 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 Giulia uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift-lock.
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⚠️ 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 a flat surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available.
- Locate the shift-lock override access: a small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base.
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the override cover.
- Insert the screwdriver into the exposed override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter toward you out of Park.
- The shifter should release and move to Neutral; hold the brake pedal if electrical power is present to prevent unintended movement.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the left side of the shifter base, near the lower front edge of the shift lever assembly.
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the shift-lock override still functions mechanically. Follow the override procedure above; the mechanical release does not require electrical power. You may need to manually steer (power steering will not assist) and brake carefully (power brake assist will be reduced after first press).