2003 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 210

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal does not work. This procedure is also used to release the Reverse Lockout. 1. Set the Parking brake. 2. Make sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) position. To release the Reverse Lockout, make sure the ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY(I) position. 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to the shift lever. Use a small flattipped screwdriver or small metal plate (neither are included in the tool kit) to remove the cover. Carefully pry on the edge of the cover. 4. Insert a screwdriver in the Shift Lock Release slot. 5. Push down on the screwdriver 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. COVER SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 6. Remove the Screwdriver from the Shift Lock Release slot, then install a new cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right side. Depress 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 your Honda dealer. Driving 209