HONDA 2011 Element - Manual (Page 170)

3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shift
lock release slot cover next to the
shift lever to prevent scratches.
Using a flat-tip screwdriver,
carefully pry on the edge of the
cover to remove it.
4. Insert the key in the shift lock
release slot.
5. Push down on the key while you
press the release button on the
shift lever and move the shift lever
out of Park to neutral.
6. Remove the key from the shift lock
release slot, then reinstall the
cover. Make sure the notch on the
cover is on the right side. Insert
the key into the ignition switch,
press the brake pedal, and restart
the engine.
If you need to use the shift lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer.
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SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
Automatic Transmission
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