🚨 2025 Polestar 2: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Polestar 2 uses a small monostable (self-returning) center console gear selector with Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive positions.
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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 12V battery has some charge - the electronic shifter requires power to operate; if completely dead, jump-start the 12V battery first.
- Press the brake pedal and press the Start button to power on the vehicle (or at least enable accessory mode).
- With the brake pedal depressed, move the gear selector rearward briefly to Neutral (the shifter will spring back to center but the transmission will remain in Neutral).
- Verify Neutral is engaged by checking the instrument cluster display showing 'N'.
- If the vehicle will not shift due to a brake switch failure, look for a manual shift lock override - consult the owner's manual as location may vary by model year, though the Polestar 2 may not have a traditional mechanical override.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or winched onto a flatbed.
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead 12V battery, the electronic shifter will not function. You must jump-start the 12V battery (located under the hood) to provide power to the shifter system. Even with the high-voltage battery depleted, the 12V system must be operational to shift. If the 12V battery cannot be revived, the vehicle must be dragged onto a flatbed with wheels skidding or lifted - do NOT tow with wheels on the ground.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
CRITICAL: The Polestar 2 is a pure EV with a single-speed transmission. NEVER flat-tow this vehicle with any wheels on the ground, even in Neutral, as the motor is mechanically connected to the wheels and will generate dangerous voltage. Always use a flatbed or trailer, or lift the drive wheels completely off the ground. For longer towing distances, flatbed transport is mandatory to avoid damaging the drive system.