HONDA 2015 Civic Si Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 407)

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Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the ( P
position.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot as shown in the image, and
remove the cover.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key in, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into
( N .
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
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Releasing the Lock
Continuously variable transmission models
Slot
Cover
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
Release
Button
Shift Lock
Release Slot