2000 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 160

Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) - To shift to Reverse from Park, see the explanation under Park. To shift to Reverse from Neutral, come to a complete stop and then shift. Pull the shift lever towards you before shifting into Reverse from Neutral. Neutral (N) - Use Neutral if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the engine idling. Shift to Park position if you need to leave the vehicle for any reason. Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from Neutral to another gear. Drive (D) - Use this position for your normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration. You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher speeds when the engine is cold. This helps the engine warm up faster. For faster acceleration, you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor. The transmission will shift down one or two gears, depending on your speed. Over-Drive (O/D) Mode The Over-Drive (O/D) is on whenever you turn the ignition ON (II). You can turn it off by pressing the O/D switch on the edge of the shift lever. The O/D OFF indicator on the instrument panel next to the shift lever position indicator will come on. Driving