🚨 2014 Infiniti QX80: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 QX80 uses a conventional console-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 vehicle is on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ON/ACC position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is a small covered opening on the left side of the shifter base, adjacent to the console trim
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal and move the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If the battery is completely dead, maintain firm pressure on the override and attempt to shift without brake pedal input
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the left side of the shifter base near the console; cap must be removed
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the mechanical shift lock override should still function. Press down firmly in the override slot while moving the shifter—the brake pedal interlock will be inactive without power, so brake pedal pressure may not be required. The steering column may lock if the wheel was turned when power was lost; if locked, flatbed towing is required.