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How do I put a Lincoln MKX in neutral with a dead battery?
My Lincoln MKX has a dead battery, but I can’t reach the engine compartment to perform a battery test or jump-start it. To exacerbate the problem, the car doesn’t have a traditional gear shifter, so I have no idea how to put it in neutral. What do I need to do to get the MKX in neutral?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Here’s how to put a Lincoln MKX in neutral with a dead battery:
- Open the center console and look for a small slot. This is the manual gearshift override.
- With your foot on the brake, push a flathead screwdriver into this hole and you should feel a spring-loaded switch.
- With the screwdriver pushed in, your car is temporarily in neutral. However, you may need another person to push it if it’s on flat ground.
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