🚨 2020 Jaguar F-PACE: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 F-PACE continues with Jaguar's rotary gear selector that rises from the center console when powered.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly applied and the vehicle is on level ground or properly secured
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular slot with a plastic cap on the lower left side of the rotary shifter base in the center console
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert the key blade or screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if you have any electrical power) and rotate the gear selector counterclockwise to the Neutral position
- If you have zero electrical power, the rotary dial will not rise - you must apply 12V power to at least wake the shifter module, or the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with the drive wheels off the ground
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cap on the lower left side of the rotary shifter base
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the rotary shifter remains retracted and cannot be manipulated. You must either jump-start the 12V battery to get minimal power to the shifter module, or load the vehicle onto a flatbed. The electronic parking brake also requires power to release. Flatbed towing with rear wheels up is the safest no-power option.