🚨 2007 Infiniti M35: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 M35 uses a 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 and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to the ON position (do not need to start the engine, just need electrical power)
- Locate the shift lock override release - it is a small rectangular slot with a cover cap located on the left side of the shifter base, just forward of the shifter button
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver into the exposed slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- Replace the cover cap after shifting
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot on the left side of the shifter base, forward of the main shifter button, covered by a removable plastic cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the electronic shift lock will not release even with the override. You will need to connect a jump pack or jumper cables to provide 12V power to the system. The override requires electrical power to function. If absolutely no power source is available, the vehicle must be flatbed towed in Park.