🚨 2015 Volvo V70: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 V70 uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and the vehicle is on level ground
- Turn the ignition to position II (or press START without brake pedal to get accessory power if battery has some charge)
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular slot with a cover cap located on the left side of the shifter base near the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the small plastic cover cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key firmly into the override slot and press down while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will release and move to N; keep your foot on the brake if the vehicle begins to roll
Shift-lock override location
Left side of shifter base in the center console, under a small rectangular plastic cover cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. You will need to manually insert the metal key into the driver's door to unlock it first, as the electronic locks will not work. The override slot is purely mechanical and does not require any electrical power to release the shifter.