Honda Civic Hatch 2017 Owner's Manual page 452

uuWhen DrivinguShifting
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7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
Paddle Shifter
( -
(Shift down)
Downshifting when pulling
the ( - paddle shifter
(Changes to lower speed
number)
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17-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
Paddle Shifter
( +
(Shift up)
Upshifting when pulling
the ( + paddle shifter
(Changes to higher speed
number)
Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed
change.
To change continuously, release the paddle shifter
before pulling it again for the next speed.
The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or
down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its
allowable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.
The shift indicator may also blink when you cannot
shift down while driving in low speed. This prevents
the transmission from being damaged.