2004 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 149

Automatic Transmission When the Over-drive is off, the transmission selects only the first three gears. Use it to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill, or keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop-and-go driving. Second (2) This position locks the transmission in second gear. It does not downshift to first gear when you come to a stop. Use Second gear: For more power when climbing. To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. For starting out on a slippery surface or in deep snow. To help reduce wheel spin. When driving downhill with a trailer. Shift Lock Release Do this if pushing on the brake pedal and pulling the shift lever does not shift the transmission out of Park: 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. Using a key, carefully pry on the edge of the cover to remove it. 4. Insert a key into the shift lock release slot. 5. Push down on the 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. COVER 144 Driving