🚨 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter lever with electronic shift interlock.
🧰 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 a flat surface and the parking brake is firmly engaged.
- Turn the ignition to the ON position (or press the start button twice without pressing the brake pedal) to provide power to the shifter interlock system.
- Locate the shift lock override access - there is a small rectangular cap or cover near the base of the shifter console, typically on the left side of the shifter assembly.
- Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the shift lock override cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or a key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter out of Park.
- Move the shifter to Neutral.
- If the vehicle must be moved with the ignition off, keep the override depressed while shifting, then keep foot pressure on the brake pedal to prevent rolling.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover near the base of the shifter console, typically on the left side of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, you may need to manually unlock the driver's door with the physical key. The shift interlock override is mechanical and will still function without power - simply access the override slot and press down while shifting. You may need to use extra force without power assist.