🚨 2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Maybach GLS uses a 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 flat surface and apply the parking brake if functional.
- Turn the ignition to ON position (push start button without brake pedal, or use emergency key access if battery is completely dead).
- Locate the shift lock override slot: on the column shifter stalk itself, there is a small release button or slot typically covered by a small cap on the underside of the stalk assembly.
- Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or the emergency key blade to depress the shift lock release through the override slot.
- While holding the override release depressed, move the shifter stalk to Neutral position.
- If the electronic parking brake cannot be released due to power loss, the vehicle cannot be rolled and must be flatbedded.
Shift-lock override location
Small release slot on the underside of the column shifter stalk assembly, typically covered by a cap or accessible through a small opening
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the electronic column shifter will not operate and the electronic parking brake cannot be released. Jump-start the 12V battery or connect external power to the jump-start terminal under the hood (right side near firewall) to restore minimal electrical function. If this is not possible, the vehicle must be flatbedded with all wheels off the ground.