🚨 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 GranCabrio Folgore uses an electronic gear selector typical of modern EVs, with no mechanical linkage to the drivetrain.
🧰 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
- Apply the parking brake if not already engaged
- If the 12V auxiliary battery has any charge, press the brake pedal and activate the vehicle using the power button
- With the vehicle in READY mode, press the brake pedal and move the gear selector to Neutral (N)
- If the 12V battery is completely dead, open the front trunk/frunk to access the 12V battery
- Connect an external 12V jump pack or donor vehicle to the jump-start terminals in the frunk
- Once 12V power is restored, follow the powered procedure to select Neutral
- If unable to restore 12V power, the vehicle cannot be shifted and must be transported on a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
No mechanical shift-lock override exists; this is a fully electronic shift-by-wire system requiring 12V power
With zero electrical power
Without 12V auxiliary power, the electronic gear selector and parking system cannot be released. The 12V battery is located in the front trunk. You must restore 12V power to enable Neutral selection. If power cannot be restored, flatbed towing is the only option.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
MANDATORY FLATBED TOWING: This is a full battery electric vehicle. If Neutral cannot be engaged due to power loss, the vehicle MUST be transported on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. Towing with any wheels touching the ground will rotate the electric motors, generating uncontrolled high voltage that can damage the battery system, inverters, and create serious fire risk. Wheel dollies are also not recommended without Neutral engaged.