Honda Civic Owners Manual: Shift Lever Does Not Move
Honda Civic Owners Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Shift Lever Does Not Move
Continuously variable transmission models
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P position.
Releasing the Lock
- Set the parking brake.
Models without smart entry system
- Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Models with smart entry system
- Remove the built-in key from the smart entry remote.
All models
- Move the removable beverage holder tray rearward.
- Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flattip screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock release slot. Put the tip of the flattip screwdriver into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
- Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
- While pushing the key in, press the shift
lever release button and place the shift lever
into N.
► The lock is now released. Have the shift lever checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
What to Do After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following
order.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
Disconnect the other end of the ju ...
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
The temperature gauge pointer is at the H mark or the engine
suddenly loses
power.
Steam or spray comes out of th ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Fuel Information
Fuel recommendation
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic
knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, ...
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