🚨 2019 Genesis G90: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 G90 uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with mechanical cable linkage and electronic shift lock.
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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 level surface and parking brake is engaged.
- Turn the ignition to ON or ACC position (if battery permits).
- Locate the shift lock release cover on the console near the shifter—look for a small rectangular cap directly to the right of the shifter base.
- Carefully pry off the shift lock release cover using a flathead screwdriver or trim tool.
- Insert a screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the shift lock release slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the release down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- Release the parking brake only when ready to move the vehicle.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular access slot covered by a cap, located on the console directly to the right of the shifter base
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is mechanical and should work with completely dead battery. Press the override release and move the shifter to Neutral. The mechanical cable linkage does not require electrical power to shift once the lock is released.