Honda 1990 Civic Hatchback, Owner'S Manual, Page: 65 / 131

Shifting the Automatic
The automatic transmission shift lever has a locking mechanism to
prevent accidental shifting into Reverse (R), Park (P) or 2nd (2). Also,
the Automatic Shift Lock prevents you from shifting out of Park
unless the brake pedal is already depressed and the ignition switch is
in the II position.
Push the button on the shift handle to shift into 2nd, Reverse or
Park; depress the brake pedal and then push the button on the shift
handle to shift out of Park.
: Depress the brake pedal first
and push the button, then shift.
: Push the button, then shift.
: Shift as desired.
Depress
button
Insert
If you cannot shift out of Park with
the brake pedal depressed and the
ignition switch in the II position:
1.Turn the ignition switch off and
remove the key.
2. Insert the key in the Shift Lock
Release located to the right of the
shift lever.
3. Press and hold the key down,
then press the button on the shift
handle and move the shift lever to
Neutral.
4. Return the key to the ignition
switch, depress the brake pedal
and restart the engine.
NOTE:
If you encounter any problem shifting out of Park, have your
authorized Honda dealer check the system as soon as possible.
K E Y
SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE
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