Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 266

Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ''D'' indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ''D''
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
Shifting
SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE
BUTTON
To shift from Park to any position,
press the brake pedal, the release
button on the front of the shift lever,
then pull the lever. You cannot shift
out of Park when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position.