🚨 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago: Emergency Neutral
The 2001 Murciélago uses a console-mounted automatic shifter lever (6-speed automated manual/E-Gear transmission) with electronic shift-lock.
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⚠️ 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 flat surface and parking brake is engaged
- Open the driver's door and locate the manual hood release (typically near the driver's door sill or footwell area)
- Access the 12V battery in the front luggage compartment - you may need to jump start it to provide minimal electrical power
- With minimal power available, turn the ignition to ON position (do not attempt to start)
- Press the brake pedal firmly and move the shifter from Park or current gear to Neutral
- If the shift-lock still does not release, locate the shift-lock override near the shifter base on the center console (may be under a small cover)
- Use a small screwdriver or key to press the override release while moving the shifter to Neutral
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be carefully loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the center console, likely under a small removable cover, but exact location not definitively confirmed for 2001 model year
With zero electrical power
The E-Gear automated manual transmission requires electrical power to shift. With zero power, the shift-lock override may not be sufficient. Jump starting the 12V battery in the front compartment is typically necessary to provide enough power for the shift solenoids to function. The front hood release is manual and located inside the driver's door area.