🚨 2006 Infiniti G35: Emergency Neutral
The 2006 G35 uses a console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock tied to the brake pedal and ignition.
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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 parking brake is firmly set and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition to the ON position (or ACC if battery is weak but not completely dead)
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the driver's side of the shifter base, covered by a small rectangular plastic cap
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the override cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the lever to Neutral
- The transmission should release and allow movement to N position
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap-covered slot on the driver's side (left side) of the shifter base, integrated into the console trim surrounding the shifter
With zero electrical power
With completely dead 12V battery, the shift lock override will work mechanically to release the shifter. The steering column lock may remain engaged and require minimal 12V power to unlock. If steering remains locked with dead battery, the vehicle may need to be dollied or have 12V power applied briefly to release the steering lock mechanism.