🚨 2015 Bentley Flying Spur: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Flying Spur features a console-mounted electronic shifter with shift-by-wire technology and electronic parking brake.
🧰 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 attempt to engage the electronic parking brake if any power is available
- Turn the ignition to the ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override access point near the shifter base on the center console
- Remove the small trim cap or panel near the shifter to access the override mechanism
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or the emergency key into the override slot
- Press down on the override release while simultaneously moving the shifter toward Neutral
- If completely without power, you may need to temporarily jump-start the 12V battery to power the shift-by-wire system enough to select Neutral
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be moved or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Located near the base of the center console shifter assembly, accessed by removing a small trim panel or cap in the shifter surround area
With zero electrical power
The 2015 Flying Spur uses shift-by-wire technology which requires at least minimal electrical power to operate. With a completely dead battery, the mechanical override may not be sufficient to shift the transmission. You will likely need to jump-start the vehicle temporarily or connect a battery maintainer to provide enough power for the transmission control module to release the park pawl. Once powered, use the override procedure above.