Shifting - Honda Accord 2018 Hybrid Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
Shift Button Positions
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Park (P): Used when parking or turning
the power on or off. Transmission is
locked.
Reverse (R): Used when reversing.
Neutral (N): Transmission is not locked.
Drive (D):
• Used for normal driving.
• The deceleration paddle selector can
be used temporarily.
• The deceleration paddle selector can
be used when SPORT mode is on.
WARNING
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park
(P) is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed that
(P) is shown on the shift position indicator.
NOTICE
To prevent malfunction and unintended engagement:
• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift buttons.
• Do not let passengers or children operate the shift buttons.
NOTICE
When shifting positions in extremely low temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there
may be a short delay before the shift position is displayed. Always confirm
you are in the correct shift position before driving.
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(P) Parking Button
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The shift position changes to (P)
when you press the (P) button while
the vehicle is parked with the power
mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the (P)
button come on.
n Shift Operation
Use the shift position indicator and the shift button indicator to check the shift
position before selecting a shift button.
If the indicator of the currently selected shift position, or all the shift position
indicators are blinking simultaneously, there is a problem with the transmission.
NOTICE
When you change D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep
the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has come to a complete
standstill can damage the transmission.
Auto park mode
If you open the driver's door under the following conditions, the shift position
automatically changes to Park (P).
• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1
mph (2 km/h) or slower.
• The transmission is in other than Park (P).
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
If you manually change the shift position from Park (P) with the brake pedal
depressed, the shift position will automatically return to Park (P) once you
release the brake pedal.
DRIVING
Button
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Shift Position Indicator
Deceleration Paddle Selector
Indicator
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