🚨 2012 Bentley Flying Spur: Emergency Neutral
The 2012 Flying Spur uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission selector 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 the ON/ACC position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, which is a small covered opening near the base of the shifter console
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to remove the cover cap on the override slot
- Insert the tool into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, the override mechanism can still be activated mechanically by inserting the tool and applying pressure while moving the shifter
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Near the base of the center console shifter assembly, typically on the left or right side under a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. Insert a tool into the override slot and apply firm pressure while moving the shifter. The ignition does not need to be powered for the mechanical override to work. You may need to use additional force compared to normal shifting.