Honda 2017 Civic Owner's Manual page 442

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Reverse Lockout
The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into ( R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain
speed.
If you cannot shift to ( R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to
2. If you still cannot shift into
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch
to ACCESSORY ( q or LOCK
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
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