Engine Speed Limiter - Honda 2002 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

Drive (D ) This position is similar
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to D, except only the first three
gears are selected. Use D to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D can also keep the
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transmission from cycling between
third and fourth gears in stop-and-go
driving.
For faster acceleration when in D or
D, you can get the transmission to
automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one
or two gears, depending on your
speed.
Second (2)
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever. This position locks
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the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop. Second
gives you more power when climbing,
and increased engine braking when
going down steep hills. Use second
gear when starting out on a slippery
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surface or in deep snow. It will help
reduce wheelspin.
To shift to Second,
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Automatic Transmission

Engine Speed Limiter

On EX and LX models
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer's
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
On DX model
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
engine speed by upshifting or
slowing down.
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Driving