🚨 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Range Rover Sport uses a rotary gear selector (Terrain Response dial) that rises from the center console when the vehicle is started.
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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 level surface and apply the parking brake if functional.
- If the battery has any charge, turn the ignition to ON (press START/STOP without brake pedal) to allow the rotary shifter to rise.
- With ignition ON, press and hold the brake pedal, then rotate the shifter dial to Neutral (N).
- If the rotary dial will not rise or move due to complete power loss, locate the shift lock override access - there is a small circular cap or cover on the center console near the base of the rotary selector housing.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to pry off the override cap.
- Insert the physical key blade or a small screwdriver into the override slot and press/hold while attempting to manually rotate the dial to Neutral.
- If the dial cannot be physically moved even with override, the transmission may need to be placed in neutral via the engine bay emergency release - consult the owner's manual for transmission-specific mechanical neutral procedure.
Shift-lock override location
Small circular cap near the base of the rotary shifter housing on the center console; exact position varies but typically forward or to the side of the dial base.
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the rotary dial will not rise and electronic shift lock cannot disengage. Jump-start the vehicle with an external battery or use the shift lock override slot accessible after removing the cap near the dial base. If override does not work, a transmission mechanical neutral release may be required - this typically involves accessing the transmission from underneath or through the engine bay.