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2018 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Shift Lever



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 key from the ignition, or remove the built-in key from the remote transmitter.
  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.

     

    Slot

    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.

     

    Release button

    Shift lock release slot

*if equipped

Related topics:
  • Shifting
  • Starting to Drive

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