🚨 2021 Lamborghini Aventador: Emergency Neutral
The 2021 Aventador uses an electronic push-button gear selector with P/R/N/D buttons arranged vertically on the center console.
🧰 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 the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition to ON position (if battery has any charge) - this is required for the electronic shifter to function
- Press and hold the brake pedal
- Press the N (Neutral) button on the center console selector
- If the electronic system responds, the gear display will show N
- If the system does NOT respond due to complete electrical failure, proceed to mechanical override
- Locate the small circular or rectangular override cover on the center console near the gear selector buttons
- Carefully pry off the override cover using a trim tool or flathead screwdriver wrapped in cloth
- Inside you will find a mechanical release mechanism (typically a small lever or slot)
- Insert the emergency key or a small flathead screwdriver into the slot and push/pull as indicated by any markings
- While activating the override, have an assistant push the vehicle or attempt to roll it
- The transmission should mechanically disengage, allowing the vehicle to roll
Shift-lock override location
Near the electronic gear selector buttons on the center console, under a small cover - exact position varies but typically within 2-3 inches of the button array
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the electronic gear selector will not function at all. You MUST use the mechanical shift lock override. The ISR automated manual transmission has a mechanical release, but without power steering or brakes, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed - do not attempt to tow with wheels on the ground.