🚨 2013 Chevrolet Corvette: Emergency Neutral
The 2013 Corvette C6 uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake pedal interlock.
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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 firmly
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position (if battery has any charge)
- Locate the shift lock release slot: it is a small rectangular opening on the left side of the shifter base, covered by a removable plastic cap
- Remove the cap by prying it gently with a flathead screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the release slot and push down firmly
- While holding the release down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If the vehicle has no power and the steering column is locked, you may need to apply 12V power (jump pack or jumper cables) to unlock the steering and allow safe movement
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot on the left side of the shifter base, covered by a removable plastic cap
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still work mechanically, but the steering column will remain locked. You must supply 12V power (jump starter or jumper cables) to unlock the steering column before the vehicle can be safely moved or steered onto a flatbed.