🚨 2015 Infiniti QX50: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 QX50 features a console-mounted automatic shifter with a push-button release on the shifter handle.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift-lock override access: look for a small rectangular or square plastic cap on the console trim directly adjacent to the shifter base, typically on the left or front side
- Use a flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the plastic cover cap
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the revealed slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override tool down, press the shifter release button and move the lever to Neutral
- If moving to a flatbed, leave in Neutral; if restoring power, shift back to Park once electrical system is functional
Shift-lock override location
Small capped slot in the console trim immediately adjacent to the shifter base, typically on the left or forward side of the shifter
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the mechanical shift-lock override will still function to release the shifter. No ignition power is required to use the override mechanism. However, ensure the ignition key is in the vehicle as the steering lock may engage without power.