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2019 Acura ILX Owners Manual - Shift Lever Does Not Move



Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Remove the built-in key from the keyless remote.

  3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as shown in the image, and remove the cover.
  4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
  5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever release button and place the shift lever into Neutral (N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Parent topic: Handling the Unexpected

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