Honda RIDGELINE 2024 Owner's Manual page 374

uuWhen DrivinguShifting
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the shift selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before putting the transmission into
confirm that ( P is shown on the shift position indicator before releasing the brake.
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When opening the driver's door
If you open the driver's door under the following conditions, the transmission
automatically changes to
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or
slower.
• The transmission is in other than
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually put the transmission into any other position from
brake pedal depressed, the transmission will automatically return to
you release the brake pedal.
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When turning off the power mode
If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in
other than P , the transmission automatically changes to
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1Shift Operation
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1When opening the driver's door
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The beeper sounds once when you change to
2 Customized Features P. 293
While the system is designed to automatically change
the transmission to under the described
( P
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select before opening the driver's door.
( P
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 446
If you want to drive the vehicle after the transmission
has automatically changed to under the described
( P
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the shift
position.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the engine and lock
the doors.
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