Automatic transmission, 2009 mdx – Acura 2009 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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.

4. Insert a key into the shift lock

release slot.

5. Push down on the key while you

press the release button on the
front of the shift lever and move
the shift lever out of Park to
neutral.

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.

COVER

RELEASE
BUTTON

SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT

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