Shift Lever Does Not Move

Honda Crosstour / Honda Crosstour 2010-2025 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Shift Lever Does Not Move

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

■Releasing the Lock

1. Set the parking brake.

1. Set the parking brake.

Models without smart entry system
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Models with smart entry system
2. Remove the built-in key from the smart entry remote.

All models
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flattip 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.

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 -The lock is now released. Have the shift.
-The lock is now released. Have the shift lever checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

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