🚨 2024 Infiniti QX80: Emergency Neutral
The 2024 QX80 (Z62 generation carryover) uses a traditional console-mounted lever shifter with electronic shift lock.
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⚠️ 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 set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small rectangular slot covered by a removable cap on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side of the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the cap covering the override slot
- Insert a screwdriver, key, or small tool into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter button and moving to Neutral
- Keep the override depressed until the shifter is fully in Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Left side of shifter base, near driver's side of console, behind a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You must manually press the override slot while moving the shifter. The ignition does not need to be in any position for the mechanical override to work, though having it in ACC/ON (if possible) may make the process easier.