🚨 1995 Audi S6: Emergency Neutral
The 1995 Audi S6 (C4 chassis) uses a traditional mechanical console-mounted shift lever with cable-actuated automatic transmission.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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
- Set the parking brake firmly
- Insert the key and turn to ON position (or ACC if battery is weak)
- Locate the shift-lock override slot near the shifter base
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, depress the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter to N
- If the brake pedal cannot be depressed due to power brake assist loss, firmly press the override and shift to N with moderate force
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot located near the base of the shifter console, typically on the left side or front of the shifter surround, may be covered by a small plastic cap
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the mechanical shift-lock override still functions. Insert a screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while moving the shifter to N. The mechanical linkage does not require electrical power, though turning the key to at least ACC position helps release the steering lock if the vehicle needs to roll.