Honda Civic Coupe 2000 Owner's Manual page 146

Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Shift Lever Position Indicator
This indicator on the instrument
panel shows which position the shift
lever is in.
The " D " indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II). If it flashes
while driving (in any shift position),
it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid accelera-
tion and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Honda
dealer as soon as possible.
Driving
Shift Lever Positions
The shift lever has six positions. It
must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D, S, L, N or R, press firmly on the
brake pedal and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal.