HONDA 2004 CR-V - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 149)

If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
This position locks the
transmission in First gear. By upshift-
ing and downshifting through 1, 2,
and D, you can operate this
transmission much like a manual
transmission without a clutch pedal.
If you shift into First position when
the vehicle speed is above 31 mph
(50 km/h), the transmission shifts
into Second gear first to avoid
sudden engine braking.
Remove the key from the shift
lock release slot, then replace the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the right 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 it
checked by a Honda dealer.
6.
Engine Speed Limiter First (1)
Automatic Transmission
Driving 145
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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