What Does the Shift Lock Release Button Do?
Cars with automatic transmissions come with shift lock, a safety feature that prevents drivers from shifting into a different gear unless the car is on and your foot is on the brake. While this feature is necessary to avoid unnecessary accidents, there’s a slight chance that it could also prevent someone from moving their car when it brakes down.
For example, if your car battery dies and you need to move it to be serviced, you wouldn’t be able to shift it into neutral and push the car without stepping on the brake. The shift lock release button solves this issue, as it allows you to override the shift lock feature to shift your vehicle into the desired gear.
How To Use the Shift Lock Release Button
Depending on your vehicle, the shift lock release may be activated with varying levels of ease.
If your shift lock release button isn’t hidden behind a compartment, you can simply press and hold the button down to activate it and shift your car into neutral. Once you’ve moved the car to the desired location, remember to shift it back into park using the same method.
