2006 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 194

Automatic Transmission After you stop in D, 2, 1, N, or R position with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) for an extended period, you may not be able to move the shift lever from neutral to reverse or Park. In this case, press the brake pedal, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, then shift out of neutral. Drive (D) Use this position for your normal driving. The transmission automatically selects a suitable gear (1 through 5) for your speed and acceleration. You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher engine speeds when the engine is cold. This helps the engine warm up faster. D3 Driving D3 SWITCH D3 INDICATOR Press the D3 switch on the end of the shift lever to turn this mode on or off; the D3 indicator comes on whenever D3 is selected. The D3 switch can be operated only when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position and the shift lever is in the D position. When D3 is on, the transmission selects only the first three gears. Use D3 for engine braking when going down a steep hill. CONTINUED 195