Honda 1996 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 105

SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever has six positions. It
must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D , D , 2, N or R, press firmly on the
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brake pedal and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Automatic Transmission
Park (P) — This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the side of the shift lever
to move it.
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Driving