2006 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 193

Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechanically 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. Pull the shift lever towards you, then move it out of Park. If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page 197 . You must also pull the shift lever towards you to shift into Park. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park. The shift lever must be in Park for you to remove the key from the ignition switch. Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal and pull the shift lever towards you to shift from Park to reverse. To shift from reverse to neutral, come to a complete stop, and then shift. Pull the shift lever towards you before shifting into reverse from neutral. Neutral (N) Use neutral if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with the engine idling. Shift to the Park position if you need to leave your vehicle for any reason. Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from neutral to another gear. To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to 2 2 to 1 1 to 2 2 to D D to N N to D R to N Do this: Press the brake pedal, and pull the shift lever towards you. Pull the shift lever towards you. Move the shift lever. 194