2009 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 276
2009 Honda Ridgeline Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission 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. Pull the shift lever towards you, then move it out of Park. If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page 275 . You must also pull the shift lever towards you to shift into Park. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. The shift lever must be in Park for you to remove the key from the ignition switch. Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal and pull the shift lever towards you to shift from Park to reverse. To shift from reverse to neutral, come to a complete stop, and then shift. Pull the shift lever towards you before shifting into reverse from neutral. To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D D to N N to D R to N Do this: Press the brake pedal, and pull the shift lever towards you. Pull the shift lever towards you. Move the shift lever. 272 2009 Ridgeline