🚨 2025 Volvo EX90: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 EX90 uses a small electronic column-mounted gear selector with P, R, N, D positions.
🧰 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 chocked
- Attempt to power on the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and pushing the start button
- If the vehicle powers on, press the brake pedal firmly and move the gear selector to N (neutral)
- If the vehicle will not power on due to 12V battery failure, you must jump-start the 12V battery first—the EX90 has a 12V battery jump-start terminal under the hood
- Once 12V power is restored, power on the vehicle and shift to N
- If the shift interlock will not release even with power, look for a small shift-lock override access near the base of the column-mounted selector (exact location not confirmed for this new model)
- If no override is accessible or functional, the vehicle must be transported on a flatbed with all wheels off the ground
Shift-lock override location
Likely near the column-mounted gear selector base, but exact location not confirmed for 2025 model year
With zero electrical power
The EX90 requires 12V power to shift out of Park. Jump-start the 12V battery using the under-hood terminals. Do not attempt to shift without restoring 12V power first.
⚡ EV / hybrid warning
CRITICAL: The EX90 is a fully electric vehicle. NEVER tow with any wheels on the ground. The electric motors will generate current and can cause severe damage to the drive system and create a fire hazard. Always use a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. There is no true 'tow mode' that allows wheels-down towing.