🚨 2015 Lexus RC F: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 RC F uses a traditional console-mounted electronic shift lever with gate-style positions (P-R-N-D-S/M).
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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 level surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any power remaining
- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal
- Locate the shift lock override: a small removable cap on the left side of the shifter base
- Use a small flathead screwdriver or the mechanical key blade to pry off the override cap
- Insert the screwdriver into the revealed slot and press down firmly
- While holding the override down, move the shifter from Park to Neutral (center gate position)
- Replace the override cap when finished
Shift-lock override location
Small removable cap on the left (driver's) side of the shifter base at console level, reveals a rectangular override slot when removed
With zero electrical power
With zero battery power, the shift lock override operates mechanically. Remove the override cap, press the override button/slot down with a tool, and shift to Neutral. The steering wheel will remain locked without power. If the electronic parking brake was engaged when power died, it may remain locked; vehicle may need to be winched onto flatbed.