HONDA 2011 Element - Manual (Page 169)

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:
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For more power when climbing.
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To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
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For starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow.
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To help reduce wheel spin.
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When driving downhill with a
trailer.
First (1) － 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.
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release button
does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
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