Automatic transmission – HONDA 2007 Accord Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
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You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park. The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.

Press the brake

pedal and press the release button to
shift from Park to Reverse. To shift
from Reverse to Neutral, come to a
complete stop and then shift.

This position is similar

to D, except only the first three
gears are selected instead of all five.
Use D when towing a trailer in hilly
terrain, or to provide engine braking
when going down a steep hill. D can
also keep the transmission from
cycling between third and fourth
gears in stop-and-go driving.

Use this position for

your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear for the vehicle speed
and acceleration. You may notice the
transmission shifting up at higher
speeds when the engine is cold. This
helps the engine warm up faster.

Use Neutral if you

need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Press on the brake pedal when you
are moving the shift lever from
Neutral to another gear.

This position

mechanically 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 bottom of the
shift lever to move it.

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Reverse (R)

Drive (D )

Drive (D)

Neutral (N)

Park (P)

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