Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 876

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Gear Selection

The shift lever has seven positions; P: PARK, R: REVERSE, N: NEUTRAL, D: 1st through 5th gear ranges, D3: 1st

through 3rd gear ranges, 2: 2nd gear, 1: 1st gear.

Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with park gear on countershaft. All clutches are

Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 5th clutch locked.

All clutches are released.

General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, then 5th, depending on

(1st through 5th)

vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshift through 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st on deceleration to

stop. The lock-up mechanism operates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear.

Used for rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving; up-hill and down-hill

(1st through 3rd)

driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and

throttle position.

Downshifts through 2nd to 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism operates in 3rd

Used for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in

2nd gear, does not shift up or down.

Used for engine braking; stays in 1st gear, does not shift up.

Starting is possible only in the P and N positions because of a slide-type neutral-safety switch.

Automatic Transaxle (A/T) Gear Position Indicator

The A/T gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which shift lever position has been selected.

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