🚨 2017 Infiniti Q60: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Q60 uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening with a plastic cover cap located on the left side of the shifter base, below the shift button
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the plastic cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will release and move freely to Neutral
- Keep your foot on the brake pedal during this process if the vehicle has any electrical power
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cover on the left side of the shifter base, directly below the main shifter button
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You may need to manually unlock the steering column first by inserting the key and turning it to ACC. The override slot works purely mechanically and does not require electrical power to release the shifter.