🚨 2022 Infiniti QX80: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 QX80 uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter lever 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 level ground and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to the ON position (do not start the engine) - this provides power to the shift lock system
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening with a cap cover to the left of the shifter base, near the driver's side
- Remove the cap cover by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or key into the override slot
- Press the tool firmly down into the slot while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal and moving the shifter out of Park
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with cap cover located to the left of the shifter base near the driver's side of the center console
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, you cannot access the shift lock override electronically. You will need to jump-start the vehicle or connect a battery booster pack to provide enough 12V power to turn the ignition to ON position, which energizes the shift lock release mechanism. Without any power, the mechanical override may not function and professional flatbed towing with dollies may be required.