🚨 2026 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 CT4-V Blackwing uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN position if battery power is available (this may allow normal brake-pedal shifting)
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small rectangular opening with a removable cover cap located on the driver's side of the shifter base, typically forward or to the left of the shifter itself
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade to gently pry off the cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or a similar tool straight down into the override slot
- While holding the tool down to depress the override mechanism, move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- Remove the tool and replace the cover cap
- The vehicle can now be moved or towed with the transmission in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cover cap on the driver's side of the shifter base, forward or to the left of the shifter lever
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override is purely mechanical and will still function. Follow the override procedure above without turning the ignition on. You may need a flashlight to locate the override slot in darkness.