🚨 2026 Maserati Levante: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Levante would represent a future or next-generation model with unknown shifter configuration and electronic architecture.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition to ON/ACC position if battery power is available (don't start engine).
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Look for a shift lock override slot near the shifter base—typically on the left side with a small cover cap that can be pried off.
- Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or the metal key blade to remove the cover.
- Insert the tool into the override slot and press down while attempting to move the shifter out of Park to Neutral.
- If the vehicle must be towed, keep it in Neutral with the ignition in ACC to unlock the steering wheel.
Shift-lock override location
Likely near the shifter base with a removable cover, but exact location unknown for this future model year
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery: the shift lock override should work mechanically if the vehicle follows traditional design. You will NOT be able to unlock the steering wheel without power, so flatbed transport with front wheels on dollies or rear lift is required. Consult the owner's manual or Maserati roadside assistance for model-specific guidance.