Shift Lever

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Shift Lever
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The shift lever has eight positions: P, R, N, D5, D4, D3, 2, 1 positions. The shift lever shifts between positions along the gate in the A/T gear position indicator panel. The shift lever can shift out of the P position and into the R position without pressing the shift lever. The shift lock/reverse lock mechanism is an additional shift lever lockout mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lever
G03640197Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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