🚨 2014 Volvo V60: Emergency Neutral
The 2014 V60 uses a center console automatic shifter with electronic shift lock integrated into the shifter mechanism.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to position II (or press START/STOP twice without brake pedal if equipped to get accessory power)
- Locate the shift lock override: look for a small covered slot on the shifter console, typically on the left side near the base of the shifter or under a trim piece near the shifter button
- Remove the plastic cover cap using a small flathead screwdriver or your fingernail
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or key blade into the override slot
- Press down on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the shifter release button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- Maintain pressure on the override until the shifter is completely in Neutral
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base on the left side of the console, or integrated near the shifter button area under trim
With zero electrical power
The shift lock override operates mechanically and does not require electrical power. With a completely dead battery, use the metal key blade in the override slot and follow the same procedure. The mechanical override bypasses all electronic interlocks.