🚨 2019 Lexus GS F: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 Lexus GS F uses a traditional console-mounted electronic shift lever with a shift-lock override button located near the shifter base.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if 12V power is available
- Locate the shift-lock override slot—look for a small rectangular cap or cover on the driver's side of the shifter base console, typically forward and to the left of the shifter
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or key to pry off the override cap
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, continue holding the override down and manually move the shifter to Neutral—it should release with firm pressure
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be rolled or loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with removable cap on the driver's side of the shifter base console, typically forward and to the left of the shift lever
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the shift-lock override will still function mechanically. Remove the override cap, insert a tool into the slot, press down firmly, and move the shifter to Neutral with force. The electronic shifter may feel stiff but will release. You may need to manually release the parking brake—consult the emergency brake release procedure if the electronic parking brake will not disengage.