🚨 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 H247: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 GLA250 H247 uses a console-mounted electronic shifter lever with an integrated P button on the end of the stalk.
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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 level surface and apply the parking brake if functional.
- If the battery has any charge remaining, turn the ignition to ON (press START button without brake pedal).
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Press the P button on the shifter end cap to release Park, then move the shifter to N (neutral position, center detent).
- If completely dead with no electrical power, you must jump-start the 12V battery or connect an external power source to energize the shifter electronics - the shift lock cannot be mechanically overridden without power.
- Once in neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or winched onto a flatbed.
With zero electrical power
The H247 electronic shifter requires 12V power to function. There is no mechanical shift lock override slot. You must provide external power (jump pack, jump-start from another vehicle, or battery charger) to the 12V battery to energize the transmission control module and shifter. Access the battery in the engine compartment and connect positive to the positive terminal under the red cover, negative to an unpainted ground point.