2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 138

Automatic Transmission Shifting SHIFT LEVER R to P N to R D3 to 2 2 to D3 D3 to D D to N D to D3 N to D R to N To shift from: P to R Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the release button. Press the release button. If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page 141 . To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. You must also press the release button to shift into Park. The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of the shift lever to shift from Park to Reverse. To shift from Reverse to Neutral, come to a complete stop and then shift. Press the release button before shifting into Reverse from Neutral. Move the lever. Driving RELEASE BUTTON To shift from any position, press firmly on the brake pedal and press the release button on the front of the shift lever. You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. 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. Press the release button on the front of the shift lever to move it. CONTINUED 139