🚨 2007 Jaguar S-Type: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 S-Type uses a traditional console-mounted J-gate automatic shifter with electronic shift interlock.
🧰 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 engaged and wheel chocks are in place
- Turn the ignition to ON position (or ACC if battery has some power)
- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it's a small rectangular opening with a cover cap on the left side of the shifter base near the Park position
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade to remove the cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, move the shifter out of Park to Neutral
- Remove the tool and replace the cover cap
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with cover cap on the left side of the shifter base, adjacent to the Park position
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the electronic shift lock cannot be overridden using the normal override slot as it still requires some electrical function. You will need to jump-start the vehicle or connect a battery booster pack to provide minimal power to release the shift lock mechanism before using the override procedure. If no power source is available, the vehicle must be flatbed towed in Park.