🚨 2003 Infiniti I35: Emergency Neutral
The 2003 I35 uses a traditional floor-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift interlock.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening covered by a removable cap on the left side of the shifter base (driver's side of the console)
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the small plastic cap covering the override slot
- While pressing the brake pedal (if you have electrical power), insert the screwdriver or key firmly into the override slot and push down
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- If the vehicle must be towed and cannot be placed in Neutral, flatbed towing is required
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap on the left (driver's) side of the shifter base near the console trim
With zero electrical power
With no battery power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You will not be able to turn the ignition to ACC, but the override mechanism itself does not require electrical power. Insert the key or screwdriver into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving to Neutral. The steering wheel will remain locked.