How to Shift to Neutral When the Buick Regal Has No Power?
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First, locate the cover labeled "SHIFTLOCK" next to the gear shift lever in the vehicle. This is an emergency button specifically designed for shifting to neutral when the vehicle has no power. Then, pry the cover downward to open it. After prying open the cover, you will see a keyhole underneath. Next, insert the physical key of the vehicle into the keyhole. Once the physical key is inserted, you can control the gear shift, allowing you to move the gear to the N (Neutral) position.
We car owners sometimes face the hassle of a dead battery, wanting to move the car but finding it stuck in Park. The Buick Regal hides an emergency mechanical release hole near the gear shift—usually near the front cup holders, just lift the rubber mat to find it. Use a key or a thin screwdriver to poke straight down until you hit the mechanism, hear a click, then press the shift button hard with your left hand while pushing the lever forcefully with your right to slide it into Neutral. Last time I used this trick in an underground parking lot, the car suddenly felt as light as a supermarket cart. Remember to engage the handbrake firmly before doing this, or you might end up with a runaway car on a slope—now that would be a real disaster. This method is actually written in the manual; most modern cars come with this escape hatch.
