🚨 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 AMG GT Black Series uses a center console-mounted electronic shifter with P-R-N-D positions and a shift-lock mechanism.
🧰 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 level surface and apply the parking brake if functional.
- Turn the ignition to ON position if battery has any charge (ACC or ON via push-button start without brake pressed).
- Locate the shift-lock override access: a small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter base.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully pry off the override cap.
- Insert the screwdriver or a key into the exposed override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if you have any electrical power) and move the shifter to N.
- If completely dead, continue holding the override down while physically moving the shifter rearward to N position.
- Release the override tool once the shifter is in Neutral.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side of the console.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the push-button start will not activate any systems. Use the mechanical shift-lock override (press and hold in the slot) while manually moving the shifter to Neutral. The steering wheel will remain locked unless the key fob battery is functional and held near the column.