🚨 2024 Aston Martin DB11: Emergency Neutral
The DB11 uses a traditional center console gear selector lever with electronic shift-by-wire and electric park brake.
🧰 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 wheel chocks if available
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the driver's side of the shifter base - it may be covered by a small removable cap or trim piece
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat tool or fingernail
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or key into the override slot
- While pressing down firmly on the override mechanism, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to neutral
- If no power is available, continue holding the override down while physically moving the shifter - it should release to neutral
- If the electric park brake is engaged and you have no power, the rear wheels will remain locked - flatbed towing is required
Shift-lock override location
Located at the base of the center console shifter, typically on the driver's side near the shift pattern indicator, behind a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the shift lock override will still allow shifter movement to neutral, but the electric park brake (EPB) cannot be released without power. You must use a flatbed tow truck as the rear wheels will remain locked. Do not attempt to tow with rear wheels on the ground.