🚨 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish (2025): Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Vanquish features a center console-mounted electronic shift lever paired with a modern ZF automatic transmission.
🧰 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 the parking brake if possible
- Insert the key fob into the vehicle and press the start button without pressing pedals to activate accessory mode
- If the battery is dead, connect a jump starter or donor vehicle to provide temporary 12V power
- Once power is available, press and hold the brake pedal firmly
- Move the shift lever to Neutral position
- If the shift lever will not move due to shift interlock failure, locate the shift lock override cover near the base of the shifter
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the mechanical key blade to pry off the override cover
- Insert the tool into the override slot and press or pull the release mechanism while moving the shifter to Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the center console shifter; look for a small removable cover on the driver's side or front of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the electronic shift interlock cannot be released. You must provide at least temporary 12V power via jump pack or donor vehicle to energize the transmission control module and shift solenoid. If power cannot be provided, the vehicle must be flatbed transported with the driven wheels off the ground.