🚨 2019 Maserati GranTurismo: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 GranTurismo uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission and electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 flat surface and the parking brake is firmly engaged
- Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the ACC or ON position to provide electrical power to the shift lock system
- Locate the shift lock override slot, which is a small covered opening on the console near the shifter base (typically on the left side or front of the shifter surround)
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade to remove the plastic cover over the override slot
- Press firmly down into the override slot with the screwdriver while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If moving to a flatbed, you may shift through Neutral to continue pressing the override and move to the desired position
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the console near the shifter base, typically on the left side of the shifter surround; exact location may require inspection as Maserati service documentation is limited
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the key will not turn to ACC and the steering lock may engage. You must provide 12V power via jump pack or jumper cables to at least ACC position to release shift lock and steering lock. The override alone may not function without any electrical power.