2007 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 330

Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this position for normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration. Drive (D3) To use D3, press the D3 button when the shift lever is in the ''D'' position. This position is similar to D, except only the first three gears are selected instead of all five. Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can also 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. When driving downhill with a trailer. First (1) To shift from second to first, press the release button on the side of the shift lever. This position locks the transmission in first gear. By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone. 324