Honda Accord 4D 2003-2006 Owner's Manual page 329

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Automatic Transmission
To shift to D from D,
Drive (D ) −
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press the release button on the side
of the shift lever. This position is
similar to D, except only the first
three gears are selected. Use D
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain,
or to provide engine braking when
going down a steep hill. D can also
keep the 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,
two or three gears, depending on
your speed.
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Driving
Maximum Allowable Speeds
3
The speeds in this table are the
maximum allowable speeds in each
position. If you exceed these speeds,
the engine speed will enter into the
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tachometer's red zone. If this occurs,
you will feel the engine cut in and
out. This is caused by a limiter in the
3
engine's computer controls. The
engine will run normally when you
reduce the RPM below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
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vehicle will not exceed the maximum
allowable speed in the chart in the
lower gear to avoid engine damage.
Position Maximum
allowable speeds
D 140 km/h (87 mph)
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