2009 HONDA ELEMENT automatic transmission

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Shift Lever Position IndicatorsThese indicators on the instrument 
panel show which position the shift 
lever is in. 
The‘‘D ’’indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
s

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual If you have done all of the above and 
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, seeShift Lock Release on
page221. 
To avoid transmission damage, come 
to a complete stop before shifting
into Park. You

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Second (2)-This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It 
does not downshift to first gear when
you come to a stop. 
Use second gear:●For more power when climbing.●To increase engine b

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shiftlock release slot cover next to the 
shift lever. Using a flat-tip
screwdriver, carefully pry on the
edge of the cover to remove it.
4. Insert the key in the shi

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Always use the parking brake when 
you park your vehicle. Make sure the
parking brake is set firmly, or your
vehicle may roll if it is parked on an 
incline. 
If your vehicle has an automatic 
transmi

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Pre-Tow Checklist 
When preparing to tow, and before
driving away, be sure to check the
following:●The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, cooling system, and
ligh

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual Making Turns and BrakingMake turns more slowly and wider 
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
can hit or run over something the
vehicle misses. Allow more time and

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HONDA ELEMENT 2009 1.G Owners Manual This section explains why it is 
important to keep your vehicle well 
maintained and how to follow basic 
maintenance safety precautions. 
This section also includes 
instructions on how to read the