🚨 2026 Ferrari SF90 Stradale: Emergency Neutral
The SF90 Stradale uses Ferrari's push-button transmission selector system with R-N-D-A buttons on the center console, relying entirely on electronic actuation.
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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 if possible
- Turn the ignition to ON position (do not start engine) - this requires 12V battery power
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly
- Press the 'N' (Neutral) button on the center console transmission selector
- Verify neutral engagement on the instrument cluster display
- If the vehicle will not remain in neutral when power is removed, it must be flatbed towed - do NOT attempt to push or dolly tow
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the SF90 cannot be shifted into neutral through normal means. The transmission is electronically controlled with no mechanical override accessible to the operator. The vehicle MUST be flatbed towed. Do not attempt to push, winch, or dolly tow as the locked drivetrain and electric motors will cause severe damage.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
CRITICAL: The SF90 is a plug-in hybrid with three electric motors (two front, one rear integrated with the V8). With the battery depleted or electrical system dead, the electric motors become generators if wheels are turned, potentially causing catastrophic damage to the inverters and motors. FLATBED TRANSPORT ONLY. Never tow with any wheels on the ground. The front axle is purely electric drive and cannot freewheel safely. If you must load onto a flatbed with a dead battery, the vehicle may need to be winched or pushed in whatever gear it's locked in - consult Ferrari roadside assistance.