HONDA 2004 CR-V - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 148)

When the Over-drive is off, the
transmission selects only the first
three gears. Use it to provide engine
braking when going down a steep hill,
or keep the transmission from
cycling between third and fourth
gears in stop-and-go driving.
This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop.
Use Second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pulling the shift lever does not
shift the transmission out of Park:
Set the Parking brake.
Make sure the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) position.
To release the reverse lockout,
make sure the ignition switch is in
the ACCESSORY(I) position.
Put a cloth on the edge of the shift
lock release slot cover next to the
shift lever. Using a key, carefully
pry on the edge of the cover to
remove it.
Insert a key into the shift lock
release slot.
To release the reverse lockout,
move the shift lever from Neutral
to Reverse, then to Park.
Push down on the key and move
the shift lever out of Park to
Neutral.
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Second (2)
Shif t Lock Release
Automatic Transmission
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