🚨 2026 Genesis GV90: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Genesis GV90 is a new all-electric SUV expected to use Genesis's latest electronic shift control system, likely a column-mounted or console-mounted selector.
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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
- Apply parking brake firmly and chock all wheels
- Ensure high-voltage system is OFF (press power button if 12V battery has any charge)
- Activate TOW MODE: access vehicle settings through the touchscreen if 12V power is available, navigate to Towing/Transport mode, and activate it - this places transmission in neutral and disables parking pawl
- If 12V power is completely dead and tow mode cannot be activated electronically, locate the mechanical shift lock release (typically near the shifter assembly - look for a small cover cap)
- Remove the shift lock release cover with a small flathead screwdriver
- Insert key or small tool into the override slot and press firmly while attempting to move shifter to Neutral
- Keep override depressed until shifter confirms Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Exact location not confirmed for 2026 GV90; typically Genesis EVs place the override near the base of the electronic shifter assembly under a small access cover
With zero electrical power
The GV90 as an EV requires special care with no 12V power. The high-voltage system should already be off if 12V is dead. Without 12V power, you cannot activate tow mode electronically, and the electronic parking brake cannot be released. The mechanical shift override should work, but the vehicle MUST be loaded onto a flatbed with all wheels off the ground - the electric motor is always mechanically connected to the wheels. Do NOT attempt to tow with any wheels on the ground even in neutral, as this will generate voltage and can damage the drive system and create a fire hazard.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
CRITICAL EV WARNING: The Genesis GV90 is a battery-electric vehicle. Even in Neutral, the electric motors are mechanically connected to the wheels. NEVER tow this vehicle with any wheels on the ground - FLATBED ONLY. Rotating the wheels while towing will spin the motor and generate electricity that can damage the drive system, potentially causing fire. If you cannot activate electronic tow mode due to dead 12V battery, the vehicle MUST be winched onto a flatbed using wheel dollies or skates. All four wheels must be off the ground during transport.