HONDA 2008 Element - Manual (Page 165)

These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in. To shift from any position, press
firmly on the brake pedal, push the
release button, and pull the lever
toward you. You cannot shift out of
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
Avoid rapid acceleration, and have
the transmission checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
This position mechani-
cally 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 press the release button
on the shift lever. Make sure your
foot are off accelerator pedal.
CONTINUED
Do this:
Press the brake pedal, and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
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 D
D to N
D to D
N to D
R to N
3
3
3
3
Shif t Lever Position Indicators Shif ting
Park (P)
Automatic Transmission
D
riv
ing
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE BUTTON
D BUTTON 3
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