🚨 2021 McLaren 720S: Emergency Neutral
The 720S uses a push-button transmission selector on the center console with buttons for P, R, N, and D/automatic mode.
🧰 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 parking brake is engaged if possible
- Attempt to power on the vehicle by pressing the start button (brake pedal must be depressed)
- If the vehicle powers on, press the 'N' button on the center console transmission selector to engage neutral
- If battery is completely dead and vehicle will not power on, locate the front trunk (frunk) release cable in the driver's side footwell behind a panel
- Pull the emergency frunk release cable to access the battery
- Connect a jump starter or donor battery to provide 12V power to the electrical system
- Once power is restored, press the start button (igniton on, engine does not need to start) and press 'N' to select neutral
- If jump starting is not possible, the transmission does not have a mechanical shift-lock override - the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with wheels free or using wheel dollies
- For flatbed loading without power, ensure the steering wheel is secured in the straight position as the steering lock may engage
With zero electrical power
The 720S transmission requires electrical power to shift into neutral. There is no mechanical shift-lock override button or lever. Without power, the transmission remains locked in Park. Access the front battery via the emergency frunk release cable in the driver's footwell, then jump start to restore power. If jump starting is not feasible, the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed with all wheels free-rolling or on dollies.