🚨 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 GLC63 AMG uses Mercedes' electronic column-mounted shifter stalk on the right side of the steering column.
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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 the parking brake is engaged.
- Turn the ignition to ON position (press start button twice without brake pedal) to energize the shift system.
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Move the column stalk down once (past Reverse) to shift into Neutral.
- If the shifter will not respond due to failed brake-light switch, locate the shift-lock override slot.
- The override slot is typically located near the base of the column stalk shroud or under a small removable cap on the steering column trim.
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade into the override slot and press firmly while attempting to shift.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or winched onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the column stalk shroud, typically under a small cap on the steering column trim; consult owner's manual for exact location on this generation
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the electronic shifter will not function. The steering column must be unlocked manually (mechanical key in driver door, then turn ignition). Use the shift-lock override with a 12V jump pack connected to allow the shifter module to energize, or winch the vehicle onto a flatbed in Park with wheels free-rolling (all four wheels off ground for AWD).