🚨 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: Emergency Neutral
The 2007 E63 AMG (W211 chassis) uses a traditional floor-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift interlock, identical to the E55 it replaced.
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⚠️ 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
- Apply the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels.
- Turn the ignition to position 2 (ON) if battery power is available.
- Locate the shift lock override slot: on the driver's side of the shifter base, there is a small rectangular cover/cap directly adjacent to the shifter lever.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the small rectangular cover.
- Insert the key or a small flathead screwdriver into the exposed override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral.
- If no brake function, continue holding the override and shift directly to Neutral.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover on the driver's side of the shifter base, directly adjacent to the lever; pry off to access the override slot underneath.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift interlock remains mechanical. Remove the override cover and press the override mechanism with a screwdriver while manually moving the shifter to Neutral. The shifter will move with firm pressure even without ignition power.