🚨 2016 McLaren 650S: Emergency Neutral
The 2016 650S uses McLaren's center console push-button transmission selector (P/R/N/D buttons) requiring electrical power to operate.
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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 secure and apply the parking brake if operational
- Attempt to power on the vehicle with the START button to activate the 12V electrical system
- Press the 'N' (Neutral) button on the center console transmission selector
- If the 12V battery is completely dead, the electronic transmission cannot be shifted from Park
- Jump-start the 12V battery to restore electrical power, then select Neutral
- If jump-starting is not possible, the vehicle must be transported on a flatbed truck with all four wheels off the ground
- Never tow with wheels on the ground - the dual-clutch transmission will be damaged
With zero electrical power
Without 12V power, there is no owner-accessible mechanical shift-lock override. The transmission remains locked in Park. The only solutions are to restore 12V power via jump-start or battery replacement, or transport the vehicle on a flatbed. McLaren service technicians may have access to transmission control methods, but these require factory tools.