Honda Driving - User Manual

The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shifting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shifting,
do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause for a few seconds before
shifting into Reverse, or shift into
one of the forward gears for a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
5-speed and 6-speed Manual Transmissions
Driving
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Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Summary

5-speed and 6-speed Manual Transmissions

Manual Transmission Operation

Explains smooth operation, lockout, shifting, and clutch pedal use for manual transmissions.

Slippery Surface Driving Safety

Warns about loss of control and injury when driving on slippery surfaces.

Recommended Manual Shift Points

Provides recommended speed points for shifting gears in 5-speed and 6-speed transmissions.

Engine Speed Limiter in Manual

Explains the engine speed limiter function and its effect when reaching the red zone.

Manual Reverse Lockout Bypass

Details the lockout feature preventing accidental shifts to Reverse and its bypass procedure.

Automatic Transmission

Shift Lever Position Indicators

Explains dashboard indicators for shift lever positions and potential issues.

Automatic Gear Shifting Procedures

General instructions on moving the shift lever between P, R, N, D positions.

Automatic Transmission Gear Modes

Explains Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), Drive (D), and D3 modes.

Sequential SportShift Mode Operation

Describes using the manual-like shifting mode without a clutch pedal.

Automatic Downshift Conditions

Details conditions under which the transmission automatically downshifts.

Starting in Second Gear for Traction

Explains using second gear for starting on slippery or snowy surfaces.

Shift Lock Release Procedure

Step-by-step guide to manually release the transmission shift lock when stuck in Park.

Honda Driving Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	Driving
Category	Automobile
Language	English