Acura 2011 TL Owner's Manual page 475

Automatic Transmission
COVER
Put a cloth on the edge of the shift
3.
lock release slot cover to prevent
scratches. Use a small flat-tip
screwdriver or metal fingernail file
to carefully pry up the edge of the
cover and remove it from the slot.
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SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE SLOT
Vehicle without keyless access system
is shown.
Insert a key or built-in key in the
4.
shift lock release slot.
5. Push down on the key or built-in
key while you press the release
button on the shift lever and move
the shift lever out of Park to
neutral.
2011 TL
Remove the key or built-in key
6.
from the shift lock release slot,
then reinstall the cover. Make
sure the notch on the cover is on
the rear side. Press the brake
pedal, and restart the engine.
If you need to use the shift lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.