🚨 2026 Maserati Quattroporte: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Quattroporte is expected to continue with a traditional center console automatic shifter with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake pedal interlock system.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ON/ACC position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening near the base of the shifter assembly, typically covered by a small cap or trim piece on the left side of the shifter base
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat tool or your fingernail
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- Keep the brake pedal depressed during this process if possible
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot near the shifter base on the left side, typically covered by a removable cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You may need to manually unlock the steering column first. The override slot does not require electrical power to operate. If the shifter will not budge even with the override, the steering lock may be engaged - gently rock the steering wheel while attempting the override procedure.