Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 137

Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Shift Lever Positions
SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
To shift from any position, press
firmly on the brake pedal and press
the release button on the front of the
shift lever. You cannot shift out of
Park when the ignition switch is in
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I).
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Driving
To shift from: Do this:
P to R Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
R to P
N to R Press the release button.
S to L
L to S
S to D
D to N Move the lever.
D to S
N to D
R to N
Park (P) This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the front of the shift lever
to move it.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release
page 136 .
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop before shifting
into Park. The shift lever must be in
Park before you can remove the key
from the ignition switch.
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