Honda Pilot 2009 Owner's Manual page 425

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COVER
3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shift
lock release slot cover. Use a small
flat-tipped screwdriver or metal
fingernail file to carefully pry up
the edge of the cover and remove
it from the slot.
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RELEASE BUTTON
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
4. Insert the built-in key into the shift
lock release slot.
5. Push down on the key while you
press the release button on the
shift lever and move the shift lever
out of Park to neutral.
2009 Pilot
Automatic Transmission
6. Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then install the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the underside.
Return the key to the ignition
switch, press the brake pedal, and
restart the engine.
If you need to use the shift lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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