🚨 2018 Jaguar F-PACE: Emergency Neutral
The 2018 F-PACE uses a rotary gear selector that rises from the center console when the ignition is on.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- If the vehicle has any 12V power, turn the ignition to ON (press start button without brake pedal) to raise the rotary shifter
- Locate the shift lock override access: it is a small rectangular plastic cover on the center console immediately behind the rotary shifter base
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the override cover panel
- Inside the override slot, insert a key or small screwdriver and press down firmly on the white or yellow release tab/mechanism
- While holding the override down, rotate the gear selector counterclockwise to N (Neutral)
- If the rotary dial will not rise due to complete power loss, see no-power notes below
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular plastic cover on the center console directly behind the rotary shifter base
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the rotary shifter remains fully retracted into the console and the shift lock override may not function or be accessible. In this case: (1) Jump-start the 12V battery to provide minimal power to raise the shifter dial, or (2) if jump-start is not possible, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with all wheels off the ground or using wheel dollies, as the transmission cannot be mechanically placed in neutral without the selector mechanism raised.