🚨 2011 Infiniti QX56: Emergency Neutral
The redesigned 2011 QX56 features a console-mounted floor shift lever with electronic shift lock.
✓ Expert-verified by Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — master technicians, 20+ years each.
⚠️ 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 key to ACC or ON position (battery power needed)
- Locate the shift lock override access - it is a small covered slot on the right side of the shifter base, near the bottom of the shift gate trim
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the small rectangular cover cap
- With the ignition in ACC/ON, insert the tool straight down into the revealed slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously moving the shift lever to Neutral
- Remove the tool and verify the transmission is in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the right side of the shifter base near the bottom of the shift gate trim
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override requires ignition power (ACC or ON position) to energize the brake light circuit. With a completely dead battery, you must provide external 12V power - either jump-start the vehicle or connect a jump pack/charger to the battery terminals to restore minimal electrical power before the override will function.