Honda Accord: Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
• Shift lever positions

You cannot change the power mode from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in (P.
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 gears in extremely low temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short delay before the shift is indicated in the display. Always confirm you are in the correct gear 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.

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 ...
Shifting
• Shift Lever Operation
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears,
then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before ...
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System Description
Headlights System Description
The headlight system Is composed of the driver's MICU, the passenger's MICU,
the headlight and dimmer/flash-to-pass
switches (Inside the combination light switch), th ...
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 ...