🚨 2006 Ferrari Superamerica: Emergency Neutral
The 2006 Superamerica uses a traditional gated manual transmission shifter in the center console; automatic transmission was not offered.
🧰 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 firmly engaged and wheels are chocked
- Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor (even with dead battery, mechanical linkage still functions)
- Move the shifter into neutral position through the gate
- If the shifter is locked in gear due to linkage issues, do not force it—this indicates a mechanical problem requiring professional assessment
- For flatbed loading, leave in neutral with clutch released
With zero electrical power
With no electrical power, the manual transmission shifter operates purely mechanically; press the clutch and move to neutral normally. The only electrical concern is that you cannot verify neutral position via dashboard display.