Look in the console near the shift lever . You should see a small plastic cover; it’s usually a square that blends in with its surroundings, and it might have a small slot. If you don’t see it there, check your owner’s manual for the location of the manual park release. Use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry this cover off, taking care not to damage the console. Once off, put it in a safe place to avoid losing it. In the console, you will now see a small tab. Take the flathead or a key and — while pressing the brake pedal — push it down or over, depending on your vehicle. Don’t apply too much pressure. Check your owner’s manual to confirm which direction you should push if you feel excessive resistance. While holding the tab down, grab the shift lever as you normally would (holding in the button if it is a lever) and try to shift to neutral.
