Honda 1997 Odyssey Owner's Manual page 123

Maximum Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximums for the given position. If
you exceed these speeds, you will
feel the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce speed
or shift.
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pulling the shift lever does
not work.
1. Set the Parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Insert the key in the Shift Lock
Release slot on the steering
column.
4. Push down on the key while you
pull the shift lever towards you
and move the shift lever out of
Park to Neutral.
Automatic Transmission
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
5. Remove the key from the Shift
Lock Release slot. Depress the
brake pedal and restart the engine.
If you need to use the Shift Lock
Release, it means your car is
developing a problem. Have the car
checked by your Honda dealer.
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