🚨 2013 Lamborghini Aventador: Emergency Neutral
The 2013 Aventador uses an automated manual transmission (ISR) with a center console shift lever that operates electronically via shift-by-wire.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and wheels are chocked
- Turn ignition to ON position (if battery has any charge) by pressing START button without brake pedal depressed
- Locate the small circular shift lock override access cover on the center console, positioned near the base of the shift lever on the right side
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the override access cover
- Insert the mechanical key (from key fob) or a small screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, move the shift lever to N (neutral) position
- If vehicle still will not move freely, the ISR transmission may be in gear mechanically - professional extraction required
Shift-lock override location
Small circular cover near the shift lever base on the right side of center console, accessed with mechanical key or small tool
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift-by-wire system cannot command the ISR transmission into neutral electronically. The shift lock override only releases the lever mechanism, but the transmission itself remains electronically controlled. A jump start or battery replacement is typically required to get the transmission into neutral. If jumping is not possible, flatbed towing with all wheels up is mandatory.