🚨 2014 Infiniti Q70: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 Q70 Hybrid uses a console-mounted electronic shift lever with integrated Park button.
🧰 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
- Ensure the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is on level ground.
- Locate the shift lock override access—look for a small rectangular cap or slot on the console trim near the shifter base, typically to the right or in front of the lever.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or ignition key to pry off the override cap.
- Insert the tool into the shift lock override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override mechanism down, press the brake pedal (if 12V power is available) and move the shifter out of Park to Neutral.
- If no power is available, continue holding the override and apply firm pressure to move the shifter to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be carefully moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Console trim near the shifter base—look for a small cap covering the override slot, typically on the right side or forward of the shifter. May be integrated into the console trim panel.
With zero electrical power
With completely dead 12V battery, the shift lock override is essential. Insert tool and hold while moving shifter to Neutral. The hybrid system will be completely off, and steering will be locked. Vehicle MUST be loaded onto a flatbed—do not tow with any wheels on the ground.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
HYBRID CRITICAL: The Q70 Hybrid must never be towed with drive wheels on the ground, even in Neutral. The electric motors and hybrid transaxle can generate voltage when wheels rotate, potentially causing severe damage or creating electrical hazards. Always use flatbed transport only.