Shift Lever Does Not Move - Honda civic sedan 2016 Owner's Manual

Shift Lever Does Not Move

Continuously variable transmission models
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the
position.
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Releasing the Lock
Cover
Slot
Release
Button
Shift Lock
Release Slot
1. Set the parking brake.
Models without smart entry system
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Models with smart entry system
2. Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
All models
3. Move the removable beverage holder tray
rearward.
2 Front seat beverage holders P. 179
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver to remove the cover of the
shift lock release slot. Put the tip of the flat-
tip screwdriver into the slot and remove it
as shown in the image.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key in, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into N .
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The lock is now released. Have the shift
u
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
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549