Manual Transmission Models; Shifting - Honda CITY 2017 Owner's Manual

Manual transmission models

Shifting

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Shift Lever Operation
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into
shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not
"grind."
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Reverse Lockout
Your vehicle's lockout mechanism stops you from accidentally shifting into
the 5th gear. Always shift to N first, then to (
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
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NOTICE
Do not shift to
( R
complete stop.
Shifting to before stopping can damage the
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transmission.
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NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not
go into the tachometer's red zone. Should this occur,
it can severely damage your engine.
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.
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before the vehicle comes to a
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