🚨 2025 Nissan March: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Nissan March uses a conventional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with 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 parking brake is fully engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically a small covered opening near the base of the shifter console
- Remove the protective cap or cover over the override slot using a flathead screwdriver or by prying gently
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will release and can be moved to Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the shifter console, typically on the left or right side under a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override slot should still function mechanically. Insert tool into override slot and press down while moving shifter to Neutral. You may need to rock the vehicle slightly to relieve transmission pressure if the shifter is difficult to move.