🚨 2023 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 E63 AMG uses Mercedes-Benz's electronic center console shifter with a traditional PRND gate and mechanical shift lock.
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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
- Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and parking brake is engaged
- Turn the ignition to ON position if battery power is available (press start button without brake pedal)
- Locate the shift lock override - it is a small rectangular cap/cover on the right side of the shifter base near the P position
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or key to carefully pry off the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or a similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter out of Park
- If no power is available, continue to step for no-power procedure
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cover cap on the right side of the shifter base, near the P position gate
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the electronic shifter may not release even with the override. You will need to provide auxiliary 12V power through the jump-start terminals under the hood (positive terminal under red cap, negative ground point) to energize the shifter module. Once minimal power is supplied, use the shift lock override procedure. Some E-Class models require ignition to be in accessory mode minimum for shifter release.