🚨 2023 Ferrari F8 Tributo: Emergency Neutral
The F8 Tributo uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter lever for its 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
🧰 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 engaged
- If the vehicle has any power, turn the ignition to ON/accessory mode (press start button without pressing brake)
- Press and hold the brake pedal
- Press the shift lock release button while pulling the shifter toward you to move from Park to Neutral
- If there is no power at all, locate the shift lock override slot
- Remove the small cover panel on the console near the shifter base
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the override tool from the toolkit into the shift lock override slot
- While pressing down on the override, press the brake and move the shifter to Neutral
Shift-lock override location
The shift lock override access is located on the console near the shifter base, covered by a small removable panel; exact position varies but is typically within 2-3 inches of the shifter mechanism on the right or front side
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, you must use the mechanical shift lock override. The override slot is accessed by removing a small cover panel near the shifter base. You may need to use a small screwdriver or the emergency release tool from the vehicle's toolkit. Even with no power, the mechanical override will allow the shifter to move from Park.