Honda Accord: Engine Speed Limiter - Automatic Transmission - Driving - Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's ManualHonda Accord: Engine Speed Limiter

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.

    Shifting
    To shift from Park to any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button on the front of the shift lever, then move the lever. You cannot shift out of Park when th ...

    Shift Lock Release
    This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Remove the ...

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    Opening/Closing theWindows and Moonroof with the Key
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    Shift Lever Does Not Move
    Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the position. • Releasing the Lock 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Remove ...