🚨 2006 Bentley Flying Spur: Emergency Neutral
The 2006 Flying Spur uses a traditional center console-mounted automatic transmission shift lever with a mechanical shift interlock.
🧰 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 flat surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position if you have battery power available.
- Locate the shift lock override slot: look for a small cover or cap near the base of the shifter assembly on the console, typically on the left or front side of the shift lever base.
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool to pry off the cover.
- Insert the ignition key or a small flat tool into the override slot and press down while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power is available) and moving the shift lever out of Park.
- Move the shift lever to Neutral.
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or loaded onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small cover near the base of the shifter assembly on the center console, typically on the left or front side of the shift lever base
With zero electrical power
If there is no battery power, the shift lock override should still function mechanically on this generation. Insert the key or tool into the override slot and apply firm downward pressure while moving the shifter. The mechanical linkage should release the shift lock without electrical power. If the shifter remains locked, the vehicle will need to be loaded onto a flatbed with wheels supported.