🚨 2010 Aston Martin DB9: Emergency Neutral
The 2010 DB9 uses a conventional center console automatic transmission 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 level surface and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically found as a small covered opening near the base of the shifter on the console
- Remove the small plastic cap or cover over the override slot using a trim tool or small flathead screwdriver
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no electrical power is available, maintain downward pressure on the override while moving the shifter without the brake pedal depressed
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter assembly on the center console, typically on the left or right side under a small plastic cap
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You will not need to press the brake pedal. Insert the tool into the override slot, press down, and move the shifter to Neutral. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with the front wheels on dollies or the entire car on the bed.