🚨 2015 Infiniti Q60: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Q60 (based on previous G37 Coupe) uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with a button on the shifter knob.
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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 vehicle is on a flat surface and set the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to ON position (insert key and turn to ON, or press START button twice without brake pedal).
- Locate the shift lock release cover: a small rectangular or square cap immediately to the left of the shifter base, integrated into the console trim.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver, trim tool, or the mechanical key to carefully pry off the shift lock release cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the exposed shift lock release slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the release down, press the button on the shifter and move the shifter to Neutral.
- Release the parking brake if you need to roll the vehicle; otherwise leave it engaged until on the flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap immediately to the left of the shifter base, integrated into the center console trim; slot underneath accepts a screwdriver or key.
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, turn the key to ON position (if key-start) or use the mechanical key slot (if push-button start) to provide minimal electrical power to the shift interlock system. If the battery is entirely dead and cannot provide any power, you may need to jump-start the vehicle briefly to get enough voltage for the shift lock override to function. If jump-starting is not possible, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed using wheel dollies without shifting out of Park.