🚨 2013 Infiniti JX35: Emergency Neutral
The 2013 JX35 uses a modern floor-mounted electronic shifter with shift-by-wire technology and electronic parking brake.
🧰 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 electronic parking brake if functional, or use wheel chocks
- Attempt to turn the ignition to ON or ACC position (push START button without brake pedal if battery has minimal charge)
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening with a removable cap located on the left side of the shifter base near the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the emergency key blade to remove the small plastic cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and push down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter release button on the front of the shifter and move to Neutral
- If the vehicle completely lacks electrical power and the electronic shifter will not respond, the vehicle MUST be transported on a flatbed with all wheels off the ground
Shift-lock override location
Small covered rectangular slot on the left (driver's) side of the shifter base, adjacent to the console trim
With zero electrical power
The JX35 uses an electronic shift-by-wire system. With a completely dead battery, the shifter electronics may not function even with the mechanical override, as the transmission itself requires power to disengage Park. If the override does not successfully engage Neutral, or if the shifter feels completely unresponsive, do NOT attempt to tow with wheels on the ground. The CVT transmission can be severely damaged. Flatbed towing is mandatory if the shifter cannot be moved to Neutral.