🚨 2017 Maserati Levante: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Levante uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter lever with a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and electronic shift interlock.
🧰 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
- Engage the parking brake firmly and ensure the vehicle is secure
- Insert the key and turn it to the ACC or ON position to provide power to the shifter electronics
- Locate the shift lock override slot near the shifter base on the center console - look for a small rectangular or circular cover
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the emergency key blade to carefully pry off the override cover
- Press the brake pedal firmly
- Insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park through to Neutral
- Keep the override depressed if you need to move the shifter further
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the center console adjacent to the shifter base; typically on the left side or front of the shifter assembly near where the shifter meets the console trim
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the key may not turn to ACC and the electronic steering lock will engage. You must provide 12V power via jump pack or jumper cables to reach at least ACC position. The shift lock override requires minimal electrical power to function. Connect jumper cables, turn key to ACC, then use override procedure.