🚨 2014-2024 Infiniti QX60: Emergency Neutral
The 2014-2021 (first generation) QX60 has a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter; the 2022-2024 (second generation) uses an electronic monostable shifter.
🧰 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
- FOR 2014-2021 MODELS: Ensure parking brake is engaged.
- FOR 2014-2021: Locate the shift lock override - a small covered rectangular slot on the console trim to the left of the shifter base.
- FOR 2014-2021: Remove the cap with a flathead screwdriver or key blade.
- FOR 2014-2021: Insert the tool into the slot and press down while moving the shifter to Neutral.
- FOR 2022-2024 MODELS: Ensure parking brake is engaged.
- FOR 2022-2024: Locate the shift lock override slot - look for a small covered slot near the base of the monostable shifter on the console.
- FOR 2022-2024: Remove the cap and insert a key or screwdriver into the override slot.
- FOR 2022-2024: While holding the override, the transmission should release. You may need to press the shifter button and move it to the Neutral position, or the transmission may already be in Neutral mechanically.
- FOR 2022-2024: Verify the instrument cluster shows Neutral if any power is present, or verify the vehicle can roll freely.
- Keep parking brake engaged until ready to load.
Shift-lock override location
2014-2021: Small rectangular slot on console trim to the left of shifter base. 2022-2024: Small slot near the base of the monostable shifter on the console (specific location varies - check around the shifter surround trim).
With zero electrical power
2014-2021: With no 12V power, use the shift lock override and apply firm force to move the shifter to Neutral. You may need to rock the vehicle to relieve transmission pressure. 2022-2024: The monostable shifter with no power may default to Park mechanically. Use the shift lock override to release the park pawl. The transmission should then be in Neutral mechanically, allowing the vehicle to roll. If the shifter is electronic-only with no mechanical linkage, the override releases the park mechanism directly.