🚨 2022 Volvo XC60: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 XC60 uses a traditional center console shift lever with electronic shift lock.
🧰 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 apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition to ON position if battery has any charge (press START without brake pedal twice).
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small rectangular slot with a cover cap located on the lower left side of the shifter base, near the driver's left knee.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the small plastic cover cap.
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the exposed override slot and press down firmly.
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if possible) and move the shifter to Neutral.
- If no power exists, you may need to apply significant pressure on the override while pulling the shifter out of Park.
Shift-lock override location
Lower left side of the shifter base, small rectangular slot with removable plastic cover cap.
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override may be very stiff. Insert tool into override slot and apply firm downward pressure while simultaneously pulling shifter toward Neutral. The electronic parking brake will remain engaged with no power—vehicle must be flat-bedded or jumped to release EPB before towing.