🚨 2022 Cadillac CT5-V: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 CT5-V uses an electronic console-mounted shift lever with electronic shift lock.
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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 parking brake is firmly engaged and wheel chocks are in place.
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN position if battery power is available (do not start engine).
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Locate the shift lock override access on the left side of the shifter assembly, covered by a small rectangular cap.
- Pry off the cap carefully using a flathead screwdriver or trim tool.
- Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the exposed 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 rolled.
Shift-lock override location
Left side of shifter assembly beneath a small rectangular cap
With zero electrical power
With no battery power, the mechanical shift lock override should still function. Access the override slot and depress it manually while moving the shifter. The electronic transmission controller will not function, but the mechanical Park pawl can be released. Ensure the parking brake is set before attempting. If the override does not work, the vehicle must be towed on a flatbed.