🚨 2026 Nissan Murano: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Murano is expected to continue with a console-mounted gear lever with electronic shift lock, though this is a future model year.
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⚠️ 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 apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining.
- Locate the shift lock override slot - typically a small covered rectangular slot on the left side of the shifter base, covered by a removable cap.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to remove the small cap covering the override slot.
- While firmly depressing the brake pedal (if electrical system is functional), insert the screwdriver into the override slot and press down.
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral.
- If the override is successfully released, you should feel the shifter move freely to Neutral.
- Replace the cap after shifting. The vehicle can now be moved or towed.
Shift-lock override location
Expected on the left side of the shifter base at console level, covered by a small removable cap - verify with owner's manual when available.
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override slot should function mechanically. Insert the tool into the override slot and press down while moving the shifter to Neutral - no ignition power should be required for the mechanical override to work.