🚨 2000 Ferrari 456 GT: Emergency Neutral
The 2000 456 GT automatic uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the center console near the shifter base
- Remove any decorative trim cap or cover that may be concealing the override access (typically a small rectangular or circular cover)
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the key into the override slot
- While pressing down on the override mechanism, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, maintain pressure on the override while manually moving the shifter - it may require significant force
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or towed
Shift-lock override location
The shift lock override is located on the center console adjacent to the shifter lever, typically concealed by a small removable trim cap on the right side of the shifter base
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You may need to manually turn the steering wheel slightly while applying the override to release steering column lock tension. The override requires only mechanical pressure - no electrical power needed for the release mechanism itself.