🚨 2019 Audi SQ7: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 SQ7 uses a console-mounted electronic shifter lever with a side-mounted release button.
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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 ON position (press START button without brake pedal) to energize the shift-lock system.
- Locate the shift-lock override access: look for a small rectangular or circular cap on the console immediately adjacent to the shifter base, typically on the right side.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the override cap.
- Insert the physical key blade or a small screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the shifter release button and move the shifter to Neutral.
- If the vehicle has no electrical power at all, see 'noPowerNotes' below.
Shift-lock override location
Small cap adjacent to shifter base on the console, typically right side; inspect the shifter surround for a removable trim piece
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic shifter lock will not release. You must provide some 12V power to the vehicle by jump-starting the battery (located under the driver's seat or in the rear cargo area, depending on configuration). Even minimal power should allow the override to function. If jump-start is not possible, the vehicle cannot be shifted without accessing the transmission park pawl release from underneath (professional service required).