Everything you NEED to Know About Honda's PUSH BUTTON SHIFTER! | Tips and Tricks for 2020
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- Electronic shifters are CONFUSING! That why we're taking a DETAILED look at Honda and Acura's latest push-button style shifter that is equipped on most of their popular models. We will talk about basic operation and go through a variety of circumstances such as preparing the vehicle for towing, what happens if you exit the vehicle when it's in drive and how to deal with a shift-lock problem! Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you found this video helpful -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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Parallel parking would be really frustrating with the push button shifter. If you live in urban areas or work there, parallel parking is a necessity.
Parallel parking is a nuisance with this setup. You're constantly looking for the right button, don't forget to hold the brake pedal or the gear won't engage
Just like anything, just takes a little getting used to.
Got my Accord Touring, and had to learn all this
Beat way to describe it, learningto type on a keyboard, where it takes awhile to learn where all the letters are. But eventually you do, and its 2nd nature. Now I can do it without looking, especially parallel parking.
And actually, its a little easier. Your hand is right there just using it like a control panel on an elevator.
it's actually easier
@@dougn2350 What the hell are you talking about? I've parallel parked with a button shifter and it was easy as hell. The buttons are right on top of each other and it takes only 2 seconds to shift gears lol. After a while you can figure out where the buttons are pretty quickly.
I'd like to meet the engineer who thought this was a good idea... :-(
I.d like to know was a brick droped on his head, hey how we put Hondas out of buisness ?
Things change, get over it. Big knob sticking up, pointless.
@@brucemadu8535 Nope, you're wrong. At least for me... :-)
I like it. Looks cleaner and no lever sticking out with a huge knob or handle at the end of it getting in the way. If it's manual tranny, that's a different story.
@@brucemadu8535 What happens when you spill a drink on it?
A spilled drink cant screw up a shift knob.
I was thinking about purchasing the Honda Ridgeline but this electronic shifter was a deal-breaker to me. I just don't understand why Honda decided to put this illogical electronic shifter in Ridgeline where everything else is very practical and logical.
Yeah, I'm in the market for a new truck and I won't go beyond the 2019 for the Ridgeline because of this gearshift. I hate it.
I actually like the electronic shifter. It is smooth as butter.
Count me among those who are afraid to accidentally push a button other than drive while at speed. It's good to know that the manufacturers thought of us knuckleheads in advance!
I just got a Pilot that has this shifter. It's not too bad; it's just different so it takes time to get used to. But I don't see how it's more advantageous over a normal shifter. It still takes up the same amount of space in the center.
I really like this!! This will extremely useful to me because I have Erb's Palsey in my right arm so all I will have to is press a button instead of struggling to pull back and push forward the shifter
No
@@intrepid_grovyle🤷🏼♂️
I've had my new 2023 Ridgeline Black Edition for a little over a week now. I wasn't sure how much I would like this type of shifting mechanism. But I can honestly say that I really like it. It's been a seamless transition!
I miss the traditional P, R, N & D analog center console & column snifters, no need to look to shift Very informative video
manual snifter ftw
me too. WARNING!!
Don't get the E- gear shifter cars. Get the old school mechanical shifter. Those are more reliable.
I bought my 1st e-shifter car and my gears didn't work in 1st 24 days after purchase. My car had a software malfunction and all it takes is a software malfunction for your car not to move.
Buy a Used 2018 or earlier model.
@@MasterTSayge And more useless digital gimmickry are coming out
But you don't always have to look
Ditto ! Regrettably those days of simplistic design are gone and just as it’s been foretold ; THE COMPUTER AGE IS TAKING CONTROL !! 😮 . . YES - Henry Ford would REALLY be frustrated with the modern societies ways . .
This type of shifter has been interesting to adjust to. Only thing I hate about it is I have small dogs that step on it while driving. It only shifts to neutral, but I still don't like it. I am hoping someone develops a flip up cover to add over it!
You sound like you’re a very unsafe driver 😂🤣😆, you shouldn’t have your dogs moving around while you’re driving, that’s not the dog’s fault, that’s yours.
Grabbing a drink over a electronic shifter is such a unwise ideal... I talked to Many Honda salesman on it, and they say, its about 3,000 + to repair... it's the question they don't want you to bring it up....Ruins the sale. Because there's no overcoming it .
I freaking hate these buttons. I rest my hand on the shifter for comfort. It makes me nervous that I have to search for a button with a car that has 200 buttons...
It's a ridiculous menace. Wait until you spill a soft drink on those buttons.
I love the "Well, if the Drive button stops working [yadda about button under hood, need a tool, etc.-- not explaining that they charge $300/pop to use a tool they won't sell to customers], Honda has complimentary towing... " LOL. No thanks.
Some people prefer independence in BFE and want to drive a car, not a cell phone. And know how to work on a car.
Appreciate the warning. 🤣
Fixing something that wasn’t broken
Complete turn off for me. I don't even like the Rotary dial Ford is using now. I won't buy anything without a traditional shifter.
Amen! Give me a regular gear selector. When I was looking at getting a 10th Gen Accord, I refused to get the 2.0 T because of this set-up. So I got a 2018 Accord Touring with the 1.5 T engine and not sorry I did. Just a regular, intuitive gear selector that I don't need to look down to shift.
I'd prefer a column shifter for an auto- but this push button shifter is MUCH better than the dials
#1 reason why I'm not even considering a new Honda/Acura for the next car.
Just got the 2021 Accord Touring.. love it.
And yes, was a little concerned about this, but adapted quickly, and its 2nd nature now. Just like learning a keyboard for the first time typing. You think I'll never memorize all these letters and be able to type without looking at the letters.
But you get used to it, and becomes easy.
Just took a couple days, and I had it down.
Literally a beautiful car.
@@chuckfan1 Bro they are buttons there is nothing concerning
@@ashupashu5559 "bro" ? What, are you 12 years old?
Grow the F up
First off, you missed the point
Having driven cars for 60 years, and ALL having a regular shift panel, yeah, was a little curious about how the buttons thing would go
I wasn't nervous or worried or anything
That's what I was telling the original who WAS concerned enough, thT he said he didn't want to get one
Pay attention numbnuts
Thank you for the video. My husband and I had two 2005 MDXs. We were very satisfied for years, two hundred thousand miles and serviced by nearby Honda Dealer. Recently test drove and had heart set on beautiful 2016 MDX. The 3 recalls had been addressed; vehicles has hundreds of technical service bulletins. Told Honda could not run diagnostics, only ACURA Dealer could run diagnostics/computer on new MDXs. We drove many extra miles thru heavy traffic. During test drive with electronic shifter, when pressing gas pedal, car repeatedly hesitated before moving forward. Acura ran diagnostics and reported all was up to date and okay. Decided too much electronic stuff to break and have $$$ repairs. Decided not to buy the car. As an alternative, I wanted to consider a new Honda, but am dismayed this same electronic button transmission is on every one. :(
I wanted a Passport, but same: broken buttons? No car. Much easier to not "break" a gear shifter.
@@FalconTypo6FWIW, a lot of ‘stalk’-type shifters these days are electronic… they only simulate the old mechanical linkage style for convenience/continuity for the driver. As far as underlying mechanisms it’s style ‘drive-by-wire’ like the push buttons.
“Complimentary roadside assistance.” Yea I’m the guy who might come. Looking for info on how to get this thing to roll. The fact that you can’t get it into neutral to tow it without it running is asinine.
Edit: after more research I found some info on the override he’s talking about under the hood, but it’s difficult to access on some models and you apparently need a special tool to hold it in N while winching the car. Bottom line, most tow drivers are dragging your Honda up the flatbed if it won’t run. Good job Honda….absolutely stupid.
They broke the PRNDL
Honda shifter or a Toyota Prius shifter?
And personally I like a regular shifter more
me too. WARNING!!
Don't get the E- gear shifter cars. Get the old school mechanical shifter. Those are more reliable.
I bought my 1st e-shifter car and my gears didn't work in 1st 24 days after purchase. My car had a software malfunction and all it takes is a software malfunction for your car not to move.
Buy a Used 2018 or earlier model.
Wow, stay away from heavy equipment, every brand has a different configuration, to keep you buying their brand. Different types of equipment, different controls. Cars & trucks are a walk in the park. Steering wheels turn the same direction, front means front, no up or down. No wheel shifting sideways, rubber tires, not tracks, roads to run on, and directions. Quit making mountains out of Mole hills! Go back to your bike 🚴 until you’re ready for the big challenges of a luxury vehicle. No one ever cares what you can’t do or won’t do. Your value is in what you can do, and how well you can do it! A luxury vehicle shouldn’t be above your abilities to operate! Enjoy life, quit fighting it!
This shifting system is terrible. Not enough tactile feedback, meaning you have to take your eyes off the road to know where your vehicle currently stands, and how to adjust it.
oh, it does not have the shift selection indicator on the console (under dashboard where the speedometer, temperature, RPM indicators are?)?
@@currter To just keep clicking and clicking until "it" happens? Like throwing a car in neutral while driving? Yeah, not safe.
It is not that bad, I actually like it.
Reverse and drive are a completely different movement, and the buttons are in the same order as a traditional automatic transmission.
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While driving at highway speed, you accidentally press the Park button which automatically shifts to Neutral. So far so good and the car is still moving at highway speed in Neutral. How do you shift from Neutral back to Drive?
I really wanted a Honda Accord this year but never knew about push shifters. Guess I’ll have to look into other cars 😪
Fr same
I hate electronic shifters I'd rather prefer a traditional shifter tbh.
Can you get the “standard shifter” instead ?
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Thank you very much! We couldn't do it without people like you!
how do you prevent or what happen if you spill a drink in the electronic sifter
I bought a '21 Sonata with their own push button transmission selector.
I HATE IT.
It's really the only thing about the car I don't like.
I see you Honda people aren't digging it either
When are they going to make it easier to shift in to neutral when the battery is dead
I have a hyundai with this crap and i hate it. Can this be replaced with a gear?
I can kinda see that someone doesn't want to be late to the technology party, but maybe improve the software/hardware on the display interface first. Honda always seems to be a year or three behind the others. If Hyundai/Kia can produce fast, modern looking systems, so could Honda/Acura. BTW, I used a push button shifter, albeit mechanical, on my 1963 Imperial. Was supposed to be better because it was "modern", but was just different, slower, and more awkward to use.
Push button on modern cars is slow and awkward too.
I own a car with push button. Its the only thing I dislike about it.
2021 Sonata
LOL-- just laughing about that: 'merica tried this in the '60s. 'mericans hated it then, too.
i wish honda gave a traditional shifter option
Naysayers don't realize that every negative they imagine applies to a lever shifter as well. All it does, is "press" an internal button when you move the lever. And it can't change the positions automatically.
And it is trivial to use. The D button is easy to find by touch. For reverse, just drag your hand down the array. When your finger falls in the trigger hole, pull the trigger.
You can thank consumer wankateers for this. It's high tech so it must be better. You need special tools to override park when there is an electrical fault, I tried to order the tool, and the dealer could not order it. Have fun watching your Honda getting dragged on a tow truck in park!
@@BezmenovDisciple when they first started with the electronic e-brakes I think some vehicles had a way to cage it like a bolt you turned, but I'm not sure. I drive tow truck, and they get dragged on wheels not turning which I hate to do. What's worse is many are coming with no point that is structurally significant enough to winch on. I impounded a Chrysler Pacifica that was in the ditch with no keys. There was a plastic skid pan the entire underside of the car and it was in park with the parking brake on. I had no choice but to drag it by the control arms and hope I didn't bend them.
I have the Acura RDX. It take a little getting used to, but really no big deal. I put it in drive to drive and when I park, I put it in park and shut the car off. Not really any issues.
An electronic shifter is a completely unnecessary technology in a car that is more likely to malfunction due to electric failure. I'm getting an Accord with a manual transmission instead.
No criticism on the video. It was informative and well presented.
yup another "eletric' that likely going faulty quickly than anything else, what's so bad about regular shift anyway?
Did you get your Accord yet? I got the Sport T 2.0 6-speed for security, no one knows how/wants to learn to drive them anymore. No one will ask to borrow it! Paddle shifters on automatics are so lame.
Traditional manuals can be push started if their battery dies but I'm wondering how that would work on a push-button startup arrangement. My Accord has a push-button start. Hoping someone can answer this question. TIA
I’m wondering if it’s possible to replace the button shifter into a gear knob shifter with P, R, N, D?
I mean you could always make some contraption that presses the corresponding button when you shift with a Logitech g920 shifter or something, Obviously I'm no expert
U can’t
The problem is the computer might malfunction leading to shifter malfunction.
Great overview of electronic shifters Drew. It is super easy for me to use the Honda e-shifter in the 10th generation Accord 10 speed. Brake hold is easy to get used to as well. E-shifter gets my vote because I prefer extra console space over shifting manually. I ❤ that extra storage nook under the RDX e-shifter. Perfect for a small handbag/purse;as a women I want my purse close but out of the way. 😄 99.9K!!! Lets just say ya'll hit 100K already! 🎉Congrats gentlemen!!!🎉 You deserve it!! Keep the great CC production videos coming!
I absolutely hate this botton shifter, i have a camry and a 2014 mdx with regular shift and im not seeing this better than a regular shift, how much space does it save?
Yeah I wanted to purchase a new 2023 Honda Ridgeline with that push button electronic shifter it's not going to happen I'll search elsewhere
Super helpful video!! I've seen these in car shows in the last couple years. Obviously, we haven't needed a gear shifter for years...but these have a jarring look to them when you first see them. Appreciate the clear walk through. Congrats on 100k subs!
This reminds me of the "Turbo Encabulator" video! I have watched about every video about using this electronic gear shifting. Thinking of getting a nice used 2020 Acura RLX and they have this type of shifter. Now you mention the colors you see when you push a button, GREAT! I AM COLORBLIND! At least it seems the colors don't change from Red to Green or such. I see I will have to avoid stopping at a train crossing, the engine stops and here comes a train!
what happens if you accidently spill coffee over the gear selector?
pray
Thank you for doing this!
So close to 100k
Why couldn't Honda place the push button shift out of harms way from the cup holders
Late to the party, but this was still useful. I just got a Honda Insight, and my concern was when the car dies or it has no power. This and another video talk about access to it in the hood of the vehicle. I know Tesla used to have that problem and when it died and had to be towed, the car could not be moved. I don't know if they fixed that.
No they didn't. You still need a special over $200 tool to move to neutral for towing if the car will not start. Yet most people get towing because they can't start the vehicle. The salesman here conveniently tells you not to worry about it because Honda gives you few years of free towing. Well, what he doesn't tell you that you have to pay after few years, right? Or, what happens if there is no Honda towing near by. On course that goes on on all the push button shifters now on all brands but different brands deal with switching to neutral different way. Subaru has handle shifter but apparently if car is dead you still need screwdriver to push into specific hole to engage neutral. At least it's screwdriver and not $200 tool and screwing under the hood.
That driver's seat is sooooo huge. It looks very comfy.
I dont think its thst big, i think the man sitting is just very tiny
@@bravametal could be that he's small. Bur still it looks cavernous.
LOL... he's a small built guy.
@@dougn2350 could be the reason. Still looks massive.
@@djpoints😳 okay, lol.
Howdy, awesome video as always!😸😻😸
What do you do when going through a car wash with all the safety features? What do you turn off?
The 2019 RAV4 shifter looks nice.
Héctor Fernando the RAV4 shifter is from Lexus!!!!!!
Is there a way to convert to the stick shifter?
No I texted a dealer at Honda and he said ur not able to change it to stick if it is button operated
Had my Honda for over a year, great vehicle. Sure you get kinda used to the button thing but no, it's not better then have a stick to move into gear. I hate it. For somthing you use everytime you get in the car should not be this annoying to use.
Reminds me of how ford's dial shifter has a motor that moves it to park if you shut the car off or open the door
Here's what I wanna know: "How much is it gonna cost me to spill my latte?" Also, does the area built up around the shifter buttons remind anyone else of a urinal?
Your pride.
I heard, it"ll cost a small fortune, if you spill a drink, & it happens ,lids fall off, when picking up drinks...love 2021, but can't go for that shifter, want the old one like my 2010 Ridgeline.
Please try parallel parking at tight space and do it without looking at the center console.
Done it plenty of times. It's actually better than a lever ones I got used to it.
I totally agree with the other comment. Took a bit of getting used to, I guess like getting used to a keyboard when learning to type, the goal to type without looking at the letters.
Just takes a little practice.
And honestly, slightly easier actually when parallel parking, since I'm used to it.
I love hondas but these shifters are the most "appliance" like thing ever, almost a complete deal breaker. Turns it from a car to a microwave
exactly so much simpler the old way no more honds for us after years buying them
😂 microwave
technology suppose to make life easier，not harder
uknow who u messing with this is easier
You seem very comfortable in the car. Then I am going to buy it
I'm ok with the shifter but it needs to say "sport" on the drive button. I could see myself forgetting about the feature
They take some time to get accustomed to, but I appreciate the additional space that is available on the console as a result. Mercedes uses a stalk on the column that can be confused with the wiper controls, but as you say, the manufacturers have safe guards in place to avoid mishaps.
I'm a midsize sedan fan, I'm not really "SUV", my favor cars are the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Mazda 6 and Chevy Impala.
It's always a pleasure to watch your reviews guys, keep it up !
But I'm still waiting for the Ford Fusion 2020 Review...
Greatings.
hard times to be a sedan fan huh ? .. LMAO
How do you put the car into Patel shift and how do you get out of Patel shift to rager drive in the 2020 Honda Odyssey
I wanna buy Accura but Dropped the Idea because of the shifter. Sometimes things are Engraved in Human Mind, how certain things should be, For example, if tomorrow someone says u, Green is the new RED signal, there is no restriction in doing that but it gonna mess up things. I prefer a Stick, even if it is Automatic Transmission, cause it makes a car feel like a car. It is Just My OPINION and my Preferences.
This is amazing
Do you need to step on the break before you shift from Drive mode to sport mode?
No
After a week I take a hammer to that shifter
Incredibly stupid to get rid of the PRNDL knob.
Now where am I gonna put my right hand? (I used to always keep my right hand on the shifter resting and the left hand at 8 o clock on the steering wheel.)
EXACTLY! Over engineering at its absolute worst! Atrocious on so many levels. It really is.
@@djpoints Yup, also with the cup holder right there, you sometimes get spills and that ends up causing sticky buttons.
Electronic brakes are also examples of crap engineering.
Can you control an electronic brake the same way as a hand brake and use it to drift?
Ok but I actually love this push shifter and the rotary dial lol.
He forgot to mention the cost to change you transmission oil is $800.00 for this type of transmission I will never buy a vehicle with these buttons in it .
OMG! That is a freakin' racket!
Seem like a bad place to put s shifter right next to your drinks. I even if you are careful , drink will find a way to spill into that switch.
What a piece of trash. Nice video but these new shifters are stupid.
I have'nt driven e-shifter before, it seems like you have to reach those buttons a few inches farther than those with a shift lever vehicle. Correct me if im wrong.
Only thing I wish was an adjustment for the idol on/off, wish I could set it for 10 seconds instead of the default 2 seconds
Hi, I got Honda pilot 2021 with push button transmission I forgot to put the car to park before turn off engine is that going to damage my transmission thanks.
I hate the electronic shifters that is why it’s unreliable. Why can’t they make manual buttons. I’m never going to buy a Honda that’s for sure! Lexus always!!!!
Justin Xu so why do you have a Lamborghini picture on your google account!!!!
Does anyone know if you can replace those with a manual gear shift knob. The traditional kind (last 20 years) like from an EX model ?
Dear god, what an annoying contraption.
Good video explanation, btw. No hate on ya'll. Just on that infernal shifter. 🙂
But what if you park it without pressing the brake
That's the dumbest comment yet.
Is there a way to bypass shifter with no power
Go in neutral?
hondas electronic shifter cost them our purchase of a new accord last saturday. to complicated also to vulnerable to a spilled drink
Why?!?!?!
How can you turn off the engine with the radio on?
I spill a whole coffe cup on button panals
In a few years your steering wheel and pedals are going be touchscreen buttons 🤣Write this down honda. I expect a royalty from this "genius" idea
Worst modern car update ever. You need to look when shifting.
It’s not modern. Dodge did this in the 1950s
I don't like how it set up I'll stick to reg shift gears
thanks for the video, what about the case when you come to a stop while still in D and power off the car, does it shift back to P automatically? my previous BMW does this which is handy if one forgot to shift to P before turning off the car.
Yup, it shifts to park if you power off the vehicle
When you turn off the car with the pushbutton "start/stop" button the shifter will automatically shift to park.
Id rather have a traditional shifter which i can move with my hands than not have one...
car makers are really overthinking things these days, what a shitty design
you didn't show where the switch was under the hood?
Does this work for Honda passports
How do you down shift?
Paddle shifters
Sooooo close to 100k subs!!!! Yikes!!!!
i just want to ask honda/.acura......why? lmao
Why not? The traditional shifter is yesterday's news. Once you've used this new electronic shifter (I had it in my 2016 TLX & now in my 2019 RDX), you do NOT want to go back. New shifter is easy to use.
@@lylecameron5578 like it just looks cheap and dumb...like check out how jaguar does their shifter with a dial that levitates up and down...that looks futuristic....it could have been presented better ...even with Lincoln...its presented better
@@lylecameron5578 tell me the benefit of this electric shifter over a regular shift?
@@ATheGK I just like the "looks" better of the electronic shifter. Lots of people, like you, prefer the traditional shifter look and feel and I can not argue with that. Different people prefer different looks.
@@tommydo961 See my below response to Allan Koshy. Short answer to your question: I personally don't know of the benefit; I just like the "looks" of the electric shifter. I read somewhere that the auto manufacturers are changing to the electric shifter bec it takes up less overall space.
I just saw a video that over time, the buttons can fade.
better memorize the placements LOL
Great review. The Hyundai Cars are also available in a button shifter knobs.
You said opening a door while stopped puts the car in park. If someone were to open a door while driving, what happens? Does the car go into neutral?
Haven't tried it out, but I would imagine that it won't do anything at all
2019 Honda Passport- nothing happens. I've had my door not shut all the while driving. I just had to unlock the door, open and close it. No shifter change.