🚨 2017 Lexus LS 460: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 LS 460 uses a traditional electronic gear selector lever on the center console with shift-lock protection.
🧰 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 a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift-lock override slot: it is a small rectangular slot with a cover cap located on the left side of the shifter base, toward the driver.
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the small cover cap.
- With the brake pedal pressed (if electrical system is functional), insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- If successful, you can now release the override and the vehicle will remain in Neutral.
Shift-lock override location
Left side of shifter base on center console, under a small rectangular cover cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the electronic shifter may not mechanically release even with the override. You may need to jump-start the vehicle minimally (just enough 12V power to energize the shifter solenoid) to use the override successfully. If this fails, the vehicle must be winched onto a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground or dollies under the rear wheels.