🚨 2014 Nissan Murano: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 Murano (Z51, second generation) uses a traditional console-mounted CVT shift 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 vehicle is on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if possible (provides power to release shift lock).
- If the ignition works and brake lights are the issue, simply press the brake pedal firmly and shift to Neutral normally.
- If the shift lever will not move out of Park (dead battery or failed shift lock), locate the shift lock override slot—it is a small rectangular slot with a removable cover cap located on the right side of the shifter base.
- Remove the cover cap by prying it gently with a flat-blade screwdriver or your fingernail.
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, move the shift lever from Park to Neutral.
- Remove the tool and replace the cover cap.
- Release the parking brake only when ready to move the vehicle.
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap on the right side of the shifter base, near the base of the lever.
With zero electrical power
With zero 12V power, the shift lock override must be used. The ignition cannot be turned on, so the electronic shift lock will not release normally. Use the manual override procedure above. If the steering lock is engaged, the steering wheel will remain locked—ensure the vehicle is loaded straight onto the flatbed.