Automatic transmission – Acura 2009 Accord Sedan User Manual

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To shift from Park to any position,
press firmly on the brake pedal, and
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, then move the
lever. You cannot shift out of Park
when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.

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.

Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0);
and ACCESSORY Mode is the
equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). See
page

for ignition switch and

power mode comparison.

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Do this:

Press the brake pedal and

press the shift lever release

button.

Press the shift lever release

button.

Move the shift lever.

To shift from:

P to R

R to P

N to R

D to S

S to D

D to N

N to D

R to N

Shif ting

Park (P)

Automatic Transmission

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RELEASE BUTTON

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