🚨 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 GLS63 AMG uses a traditional P-R-N-D electronic console shifter located on the center console with a locking button on the side of the shifter handle.
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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 apply the parking brake if functional.
- Turn the ignition to ON or ACC position if you have any battery power (press Start button without brake pedal).
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Press the button on the side of the shifter handle and move the shifter to N.
- If the shifter will not release from P, locate the shift lock override slot on the center console near the shifter base.
- Remove the small rubber cap or trim piece covering the override slot (typically located on the right side or front of the shifter base).
- Insert a flathead screwdriver or the key blade into the override slot and push down while pressing the shifter button and attempting to move to N.
- Once in N, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small cap-covered slot on the center console near the shifter base, typically on the right side or forward of the shifter; exact position may require inspecting the trim around the shifter
With zero electrical power
With completely dead 12V battery, the electronic shifter may not release even with the override. Mercedes-Benz recommends jump-starting the vehicle minimally (enough to activate electronics) before attempting to shift. If jump-start is impossible, the vehicle must be placed on a flatbed with all wheels off the ground or dolly the rear wheels.