2012 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 265

uu When Driving u Shifting Shifting Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. 1 Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P . Park Used when parking or starting the engine Reverse Used when reversing Neutral Used when idling Drive Used for normal driving (gears change between 1st and 5th automatically) Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear) First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 1st gear) Drive (D3) Press the (d button while the shift lever is in (D . Used when: ● Going up or down hills ● Towing a trailer in hilly terrain Driving The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in (N while the engine is cold. Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake. ■ Shift lever positions Release Button (d Button Continued 263