Shifting - Honda Pilot 2016 Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission models with shift lever

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift lever positions
Release Button
D4
Button
Park
Used when parking or starting
the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used:
For normal driving (gears change
●
between 1st and 6th
automatically)
Low
● Strong engine power when
climbing and strong engine
braking when going down steep
hills.
Drive (D4)
Press the D4 button while the
shift lever is in .
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Used when:
● Going up or down hills
● Towing a trailer in hilly terrain
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You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
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Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift indicated in the display. Always confirm you are
in the correct gear before driving.
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