🚨 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Emergency Neutral
The 2016 Evoque uses a rotary gear selector dial that rises from the center console when the vehicle is powered on.
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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
- Apply parking brake firmly and chock wheels
- Attempt to turn ignition to ON position to power up the rotary selector
- If the dial rises, rotate it to Neutral position
- If battery is dead and dial does not rise, you must jump-start the 12V battery or connect external power to activate the transmission control module
- Once power is restored, turn ignition to ON (engine does not need to start)
- Wait for the rotary dial to rise from the console
- Rotate dial counterclockwise to Neutral
- The transmission control module must have power to electronically engage Neutral
With zero electrical power
The 2016 Evoque's rotary shifter is fully electronic with no mechanical override. You MUST provide 12V power to the vehicle (jump-start or battery charger) to activate the transmission control system. Without power, the transmission remains locked in Park and the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with wheels off the ground or dollies under the drive wheels.