🚨 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Emergency Neutral
The 2013 Range Rover Sport uses a traditional console-mounted lever shifter with electronic shift-lock connected to the brake pedal.
🧰 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 vehicle is on level ground and parking brake is firmly engaged
- Turn the ignition to ON position if battery has any charge (do not start engine)
- Locate the shift-lock override slot - it is a small rectangular cover near the base of the shifter on the console
- Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the override cover
- With the cover removed, insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal and move the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will move freely to N position
- Replace the override cover after shifting
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover near the base of the shifter console, typically on the right side or front of the shifter mechanism
With zero electrical power
With no electrical power, the shift-lock override must be used. The override is mechanical and does not require battery power. You may need to manually release the electronic parking brake first - consult the owner's manual for the specific emergency release procedure, which typically involves accessing a manual release cable in the rear cargo area near the parking brake actuator.