🚨 2007 Audi RS4: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 RS4 (B7 generation) uses a conventional Tiptronic automatic transmission with a console-mounted lever shifter.
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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 if functional.
- Turn the ignition to position II (ON) using the key.
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Locate the shift lock override access—look for a small rectangular or circular cover near the base of the shifter, typically on the right side or front-right corner of the shifter surround.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the key blade to carefully pry off the override cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- The vehicle can now be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small cover located near the shifter base, typically on the right side or front-right area of the shifter console surround
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the electronic shifter lock cannot be released electrically. Use the mechanical shift lock override: remove the override cover near the shifter base, insert a tool into the slot, press down to mechanically release the lock, and shift to Neutral. The steering column will remain locked unless the key is turned, so the vehicle must be winched or dollied onto a flatbed—it cannot be steered.