🚨 2022 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Maybach GLS uses a floor-mounted automatic shifter lever on the center console identical to the standard GLS, with electronic shift-by-wire and an integrated 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 level surface and set the parking brake if functional.
- Turn the ignition to position 1 (ACC) or position 2 (ON) if battery has any remaining charge.
- Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
- Move the shift lever rearward from Park through the gate to Neutral.
- If the shifter will not move due to shift lock, locate the shift lock override.
- The override release is accessed by removing the small rectangular cap on the left side of the shifter base (driver's side of the shifter assembly).
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or key to press down on the override button while simultaneously moving the shifter to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or loaded.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular cap on the left (driver's) side of the shifter base; remove cap and press the release button with a small tool
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock will engage and prevent movement from Park. You must use the mechanical shift lock override: remove the cap on the left side of the shifter base, press the override button with a screwdriver or similar tool, and move the shifter to Neutral. The override is purely mechanical and does not require power.