🚨 2017 Nissan NV1500: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Nissan NV1500 uses a traditional column-mounted automatic transmission shifter with a button-release mechanism and integrated 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
- Apply the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the left side of the column shroud near the shifter base
- Remove the small rubber or plastic cover from the override slot
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press the override mechanism firmly while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, remove the tool and verify the shifter remains in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the column shroud near the shifter base, covered by a small cap or rubber plug
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. Insert the tool into the override slot and press firmly while moving the shifter. You do NOT need ignition power for the mechanical override to work. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with wheels rolling straight or using dollies.