Acura 2007 MDX Owner's Manual page 343

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3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shift
lock release slot cover next to the
shift lever. Use a small flat-tipped
screwdriver or a metal fingernail
file to remove the cover. Carefully
pry on the edge of the cover.
RELEASE
BUTTON
COVER
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
4. Insert a 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.
Automatic Transmission
6. Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the driver's side. 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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