Honda 1990 Accord Sedan Owner's Manual page 67

Shifting the Automatic
The automatic transmission shift lever has a locking mecha-
nism to prevent accidental shifting into Reverse (R). Park (P),
2nd (2) or 1st (1). Also, an Automatic Shift Lock prevents you
from shifting out of Park unless the brake pedal is already
depressed and the ignition switch is in the II position.
Push the button on the shift handle to shift into 2nd, 1st,
Reverse or Park; depress the brake pedal and then push the
button on the shift handle to shift out of Park.
If you cannot shift out of Park
with the brake pedal depressed
and the ignition switch in the II
position:
1. Turn the ignition switch off
and remove the key.
2. Insert the key in the Shift
Lock Release located to the
right of the shift lever.
3. Press and hold the key
down, then press the button
on the shift handle and move
the shift lever to Neutral.
4. Return the key to the ignition switch, depress the brake
pedal and restart the engine.
NOTE: If you encounter any problem shifting out of Park, have
your authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as
possible.
: Depress the brake pedal first
and push the button, then shift.
: Push the button, then shift.
: Shift as desired.
Depress
button
KEY
Insert
SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE