Honda Accord: Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
• Shift lever positions
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is
cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake.
When shifting positions in extremely low temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the shift position is displayed. Always confirm you are in the correct shift position before driving.
• Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from
to
and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away.
If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
Automatic Transmission/CVT\
• Creeping
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
• Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while drivin ...
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
• Shift lever positions
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
.
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