Buick Enclave Manual Release Park and Shift to Neutral

Need to set your Buick Enclave shifter from park to neutral? Learn how to set the gear shift manually by following the procedures below. This guide provides instructions on how to get a 2018 and newer Buick Enclave out of the park manually and shift the transmission to Neutral.

Remember that once the transmission is moved out of Park, the vehicle may roll if not secured or parking brakes are not engaged.

1. Block the front wheels so the vehicle will not roll forward or back when the transmission is out of Park. Use wheel chocks or large rocks.
2. Open the driver’s door. If the car battery is dead, remove the metal key from the keyfob, insert it in the lock cylinder in the driver’s door, and manually unlock it.
3. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the trim panel on the side of the center console—driver’s footwell. 
4. Press the brake pedal.
5. While you keep the brake pedal pressed, pull the red release. 

Be careful as you release the brake pedal; the vehicle can roll off if not on level ground.

To place the vehicle back in the park, ensure the vehicle is stopped, then press the release to the lock position.

If the battery in your Buick Enclave is dead and you need to load the vehicle on a flatbed, you will need to manually get the car out of Park. This procedure can also be used if the shifter is stuck in Park and can’t select any other gears.

We hope you find the Buick Enclave Manual Release Park and Shift to Neutral guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Buick.