🚨 2005 Bentley Continental GT: Emergency Neutral
The 2005 Continental GT uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with a solenoid-based shift interlock.
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⚠️ 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 flat surface with the parking brake engaged and wheels chocked
- Locate the shift lock override—look for a small removable cap or cover near the shifter base on the center console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or trim tool to carefully remove the override access cap
- Insert a small screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously moving the shifter from Park to Neutral
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small cap located near the base of the shifter assembly on the center console, generally on the right side or front edge of the shifter surround
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the shift lock override is your only option to release the shifter from Park. The mechanical override bypasses the electronic solenoid. The parking brake on this generation is mechanical (hand-operated lever) so it can be released without power.