HONDA 2003 Element - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 183)

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The shift lever has six positions. It
must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D, 2, 1, N, or R, press firmly on the
brake pedal, and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
You cannot shift out of Park with the
brake pedal pressed when the
ignition switch is in LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I).
This position mechani-
cally 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 side of the shift lever
to move it out of park.
To shift from:
P to R
R to N
N to D
D to 2
2 to 1
1 to 2
2 to D
D to N
N to R
R to P
Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
Shif t Lever Positions
Park (P)
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SHIFT LEVER
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