🚨 2019 Maserati Quattroporte: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Quattroporte (sixth generation, M156 platform) features an electronic console-mounted shifter with ZF 8-speed 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
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Attempt to turn ignition to ON position if any battery power remains
- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal
- Locate the shift lock override access—look for a small removable trim piece or slot near the shifter base on the center console
- Remove the override cover using a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool
- Insert a screwdriver into the override mechanism and press down while moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, vehicle can be moved short distances; for long-distance transport, use flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Override mechanism is located near the base of the center console shifter assembly, typically accessed via a small removable trim cover
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is your only option. The override mechanism works mechanically. However, the electronic parking brake on this generation requires battery power to release—if the EPB is engaged and battery is completely dead, the rear wheels are locked and the vehicle MUST be flatbed towed. Do not attempt to drag it. The steering lock may also be engaged with no power; you may need to rock the steering wheel while attempting to turn the key.