2008 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 358
2008 Acura RL Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission 6. Remove the built-in key from the shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the driver's 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 the vehicle checked by a dealer. Driving COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shift lock release slot cover next to the shift lever. Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file to remove the cover. Carefully pry on the edge of the cover. 4. Insert a built-in key into the shift lock release slot. 5. Push down on the built-in key, and move the shift lever out of Park to neutral. To release the reverse lockout, move the shift lever from neutral to reverse, then to Park. 2008 RL 355