🚨 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS600 Maybach X167: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 GLS600 Maybach uses Mercedes' electronic column-mounted shifter stalk on the right side of the steering column.
🧰 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 firmly
- Turn the ignition to ON position (press start button without brake pedal twice) to energize the shift-lock system
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly
- Move the column shifter stalk down to D position, then down again past D to access neutral
- If the shifter will not move due to dead battery, locate the shift-lock override access
- Remove the small trim panel on the right side of the column shroud near the shifter base (gently pry with trim tool)
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool into the shift-lock release slot and press down while moving the shifter to neutral
- If vehicle must be towed with completely dead battery, see noPowerNotes below
Shift-lock override location
Small access panel on right side of steering column shroud near the shifter stalk base; release slot is behind this panel
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the X167 shifter may be completely locked. Jump-start the 12V battery using the jump-start terminal in the engine bay (positive terminal under red cover on right side, ground point marked with ground symbol). Once minimal power is available, follow normal override procedure. Alternatively, access the transmission manually from underneath: locate the transmission shift lever linkage on the driver's side of the transmission and carefully move it to neutral position (consult transmission-specific diagram for lever orientation).