2012 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 302

uu When Driving u Shifting Shifting Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. 1 Shifting 2012 Odyssey QRG ■ Shift lever positions 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/6th*1 automatically) Low Strong engine power when climbing and strong engine braking when going down steep hills. Models with D3 button You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P . 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. Release Button D3/D4 Button TOC Driving D3 Press the D3 button while the shift lever is in (D . Used when ● Going up or down hills ● Towing a trailer in hilly terrain Models with D4 button D4 Press the D4 button while the shift lever is in (D . Used when ● Going up or down hills ● Towing a trailer in hilly terrain Index Home *1: Models with D4 button Continued 301