Shift Lever Positions - Honda 2002 Civic Owner's Manual

Shift Lever Positions

The shift lever has six positions. It
must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D, D , 2, N or R, press firmly on the
3
brake pedal, and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
To shift from: Do this:
P to R Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
R to P
N to R Press the release button.
D to 2
3
2 to D
3
D to D
3
D to N Move the lever.
D to D
3
N to D
R to N
Automatic Transmission
Park (P) This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the front of the shift lever
to move it.
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