🚨 2026 Nissan Z: Emergency Neutral
The 2026 Z (RZ34) uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift-lock interlock.
🧰 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 engage the parking brake
- Insert the key and turn to ON (or press start button twice without brake pedal) to provide power to the shifter
- If the shifter will not move from Park, locate the shift-lock override slot on the driver's side of the shifter assembly
- Remove the small cover cap near the base of the shifter on the left side
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the key into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override while pressing the shifter button and moving to Neutral
- If moving the vehicle with no engine power, be aware that steering and braking assist will not function
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot on the driver's side (left side) of the shifter base, near the console surface
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, you must provide external power (jump pack or jumper cables) to unlock the electronic shifter. The shift-lock override typically still requires some electrical power in the circuit. Alternatively, the vehicle can be loaded onto a flatbed with wheels locked.