2003 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 206

Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions To shift from: P to R R to N N to D D to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D D to N N to R R to P Do this: Press the brake pedal, then move the shift lever. Move the lever. SHIFT LEVER The shift lever has six positions. It must be in Park or Neutral to start the engine. When you are stopped in D, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. You cannot shift out of Park with the brake pedal depressed when the ignition switch is in LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I). Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal. Move the shift lever to the left and down to shift out of the Park positon. CONTINUED Driving 205