🚨 2015 Infiniti Q70L: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Q70L uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
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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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground.
- Turn the ignition to ON (push start button twice without brake pedal, or insert key and turn to ON).
- Firmly press and hold the brake pedal.
- If the shifter still won't move, locate the shift lock release cover — a small rectangular cap on the driver's side of the shifter base.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the shift lock release cover.
- Insert the screwdriver or a key into the shift lock override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding down the override, move the shifter to Neutral.
- The vehicle can now be moved or towed.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the driver's side (left side) of the shifter base, near the P button; slot is directly beneath this cover.
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery: the shift lock override will still work mechanically. Remove the shift lock release cover and use the override slot as described. You may need a flashlight. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with wheels free.