🚨 2017 McLaren 570GT: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 McLaren 570GT uses push-button gear selection (P, R, N, D buttons) on the center console with an electronic transmission control system.
🧰 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
- Set the parking brake and chock the wheels
- If 12V power is available: Press the brake pedal and press the N (Neutral) button on the center console
- If there is NO 12V power: Locate the manual transmission release access panel in the front luggage compartment (frunk)
- Remove the access panel cover - this may require removing carpet trim or an inspection cover in the frunk floor
- The transmission has a mechanical release cable or lever that must be actuated to manually place the transmission in Neutral
- Follow the specific cable routing and release mechanism per the owner's manual emergency procedures section
- Once the mechanical release is activated, the transmission will be in Neutral
- The vehicle can now be loaded onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Push-button shifters do not have a traditional shift lock override slot; manual neutral release mechanism accessed through front luggage compartment
With zero electrical power
With no 12V power, the push-button gear selector is completely inoperative. You MUST use the mechanical transmission neutral release located in the front luggage compartment. This is a cable-actuated system that physically moves the transmission to neutral. Accessing this requires removing trim panels in the frunk. This is a complex procedure - consult the owner's manual emergency section or McLaren roadside assistance before attempting. Without power, steering and brakes will not function.