Honda Pioneer 1000 2017 Owner's Manual page 248

If "-" continues to blink:
Change the gear position by using the gear change tool, and tighten
the emergency valve. Perform the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF (w) position, and then stop
the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (q) position. Do not turn it to
the START (p) position.
3. Take out the gear change tool from the tool kit (page 135).
4. Lift the cargo bed (page 81).
5. Remove the rear mudguard lid (page 141).
6. Set the gear change tool of the spindle which is located on the
crankcase.
7. To downshift, turn the gear change tool counterclockwise. To
upshift, turn the gear change tool clockwise. When you upshift
one position from the lowest downshift position, "E" blinks in
the gear position indicator.
If you cannot shift properly, shift the shift select lever to the high-
range (H) position, and while pushing the gear change tool in the
direction you want to rotate, rock the vehicle back and forth. When
the transmission shifts, return the shift select lever to the park (P)
position.
UNDER CARGO BED
gear change tool
downshift
(counterclockwise)
upshift
(clockwise)