🚨 2009 Infiniti G37: Emergency Neutral
The 2009 G37 sedan uses a conventional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake pedal switch.
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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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to ON position if battery has any charge remaining (this may allow shift lock to disengage with brake pedal)
- Locate the shift lock override slot: on the driver's side of the shifter base, there is a small rectangular cap/cover directly adjacent to the shifter lever
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to carefully pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key fully into the override slot while simultaneously pulling the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If the vehicle must be towed, keep the shifter in Neutral and ensure the ignition is in the ON or ACC position if possible to unlock the steering wheel
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap on the driver's side of the shifter base, adjacent to the shifter lever near the button
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You will need to manually unlock the steering wheel by turning the key while moving the wheel slightly. The shifter can be placed in Neutral using the override slot, but steering will remain locked unless the key cylinder is turned to ACC or ON (may require jump start or donor battery for power steering during towing).