2005 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 155

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. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the edge of the cover to remove it. 4. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into 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 Driving SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 6. Remove the screwdriver from the Shift Lock Release slot, then reinstall the cover. Make sure the notch on the cover is on the right 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 your dealer. 153