🚨 2017 Volvo S60: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 S60 uses a console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift interlock mechanism.
🧰 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 level ground and parking brake is fully engaged
- Turn the ignition to position I or II if battery has any remaining charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the center console - it is a small rectangular opening with a plastic cover, typically on the left side of the shifter base
- Use the metal key blade or a small flathead screwdriver to carefully remove the cover cap
- Insert the key blade or screwdriver into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal and move the shifter to Neutral
- If the brake pedal has no power assist, maintain pressure on the override and shift to Neutral
- Replace the plastic cover cap after completing the shift
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular covered slot on the left side of the shifter base at the center console
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override is mechanical and operates without electrical power. With a dead battery, insert the key blade or screwdriver into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure to mechanically release the shifter lock. This bypasses the electronic interlock completely. Apply steady pressure and gently rock the shifter if needed to help disengage the lock mechanism.