🚨 2016 Land Rover Range Rover: Emergency Neutral
This generation uses a rotary gear selector dial that rises from the center console when the vehicle is started.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 parking brake is applied
- Turn the ignition to position II (ON) without starting the engine - if battery is completely dead, you must jump-start or provide external 12V power to activate the transmission control module
- Once powered, press and hold the brake pedal firmly
- Rotate the gear selector dial counterclockwise to the N (Neutral) position
- If the shift interlock prevents selection, locate the shift lock override access point: remove the small circular cover cap on the center console directly behind the gear selector dial
- Using a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool, press down on the shift lock override button while rotating the dial to Neutral
- If the dial has not risen due to power loss, you can manually lift it and then use the override procedure
Shift-lock override location
Small circular cover cap directly behind the rotary gear selector dial on the center console; override button underneath requires downward pressure while rotating dial
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the transmission control module cannot be activated. You MUST provide external 12V power via jump-start cables to the battery or designated jump points before the transmission can be shifted. The rotary dial mechanism is electrically controlled and will not function without power. Once minimum power is restored, follow the override procedure above.