🚨 2015 Mercedes-Benz S600: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 S600 (W222 generation) uses a column-mounted electronic 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 parking brake is engaged
- Turn the ignition to ON position (push start button without brake pedal)
- Locate the shift lock override access on the right side of the column shroud below the shifter stalk
- Remove the small plastic cover by gently prying it out with a trim tool or flathead screwdriver
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the vehicle's emergency key blade into the override slot and press firmly
- While holding the override depressed, move the shifter stalk to Neutral position
- The transmission will engage Neutral; remove the tool and replace the access cover
Shift-lock override location
Right side of the steering column shroud, directly below and behind the shifter stalk base - covered by a small removable plastic cap
With zero electrical power
Without 12V power, the electronic shifter module will not function. You must connect a jump starter or jumper cables to provide temporary power to the vehicle's electrical system. Once power is available, use the override procedure to shift to Neutral. If no power source is available, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground or using wheel dollies.