Turbochargedcivic

Ok i bought a 2000 civic from a friend thats been wrecked in the fount. I was driving it back home from her house and i noticed when i was taking off from a stoplight it feels like its taking off from 3rd, its like its not wanting to pull itself. When i put it in 2nd it takes off fine. Also it saying everytime i start the car that its in D4 and just flashes. So whats up with it? im in class so it might take me a little wile to reply.