Honda Accord 4D 2003-2006 Owner's Manual page 321

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6-speed Manual Transmission
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
fuel economy and effective emis-
sions control. The following shift
points are recommended:
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 27 km/h (17 mph)
2nd to 3rd 46 km/h (29 mph)
3rd to 4th 59 km/h (37 mph)
4th to 5th 69 km/h (43 mph)
5th to 6th 79 km/h (49 mph)
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Driving
Maximum Allowable Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximum allowable speeds in each
gear. If you exceed these speeds, 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.
Before downshifting, make sure the
vehicle will not exceed the maximum
allowable speed in the chart in the
lower gear to avoid engine damage.
Gear Maximum
allowable speeds
1st 52 km/h (32 mph)
2nd 99 km/h (62 mph)
3rd 137 km/h (85 mph)
4th 181 km/h (112 mph)
5th 225 km/h (140 mph)