🚨 2019 Nissan 370Z: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 370Z uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 level ground and the parking brake is firmly engaged
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot – it is a small rectangular opening with a cover cap directly adjacent to the left side of the shifter base, near the P-R-N-D gate
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the key blade to remove the override cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter out of Park
- If successful, shift to Neutral and hold there while vehicle is moved
- If battery is completely dead and shift lock will not release, you may need to jump-start the 12V battery minimally to energize the shift lock solenoid
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with cover cap on the left side of the shifter base, adjacent to the shift gate
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the shift lock solenoid remains engaged. The override slot may work mechanically on some units, but most 370Z automatics require at least minimal battery voltage to release the shift lock even with override pressed. Jump-starting or connecting a jump box to get minimal power is often necessary. As a last resort for flatbed loading, the vehicle can be dragged short distances with wheels on dollies.