🚨 2022 Ferrari Roma: Emergency Neutral
The Roma uses a traditional automatic transmission lever shifter mounted on the center console tunnel.
🧰 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 vehicle is on level ground and parking brake is engaged
- Locate the shift lock override access - look for a small cap or cover near the base of the shifter lever on the center console
- Remove the protective cap by prying gently with a flat-blade tool
- Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override mechanism down, move the shifter lever from Park to Neutral
- Remove the tool and replace the protective cap
- Vehicle is now in Neutral and can be moved or loaded
Shift-lock override location
At or near the base of the center console shifter lever, typically on the right side or front, covered by a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is a mechanical release that functions without electrical power. Even with a completely dead 12V battery, you can mechanically release the shifter lock using the override slot. No power is required for this emergency procedure.