🚨 2019 Nissan GT-R: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 GT-R uses a console-mounted DCT shift lever with a traditional gate pattern (P-R-N-D) and electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 flat surface and the parking brake is engaged
- Locate the shift lock override slot—it is on the right side of the shifter console base, covered by a small rectangular cap
- Remove the override cap by prying gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail
- With the ignition in ACC or ON position (if battery allows), press the brake pedal
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park to Neutral
- If the battery is completely dead and ignition cannot be powered, you will need to jump-start the 12V battery or connect a jump box to power the shift-by-wire system before the override will function
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or towed (see towing notes)
Shift-lock override location
Right side of shifter console base, under a small rectangular cap approximately 1 inch from the shifter lever
With zero electrical power
The GT-R's DCT shifter is fully electronic and requires 12V power to unlock and shift. With a completely dead battery, you must provide external 12V power (jump pack or jump-start from another vehicle) to energize the shift interlock system before the override will work. The override button alone will not mechanically release the shifter without power to the transmission control module.