Starting To Drive; Shifting - Honda Civic Sedan 2017 Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Starting to Drive

Turn on the vehicle and start the engine to begin driving.
Before Starting the Engine
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
Manual transmission
Check that the shift lever is in Neutral (N). Press
the brake pedal with your right foot and the press
the clutch pedal all the way down with your left
foot. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes
above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off
all electrical accessories such as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Starting the Ignition*
Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or start the engine.
LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.
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ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other
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accessories in this position.
ON: This is the position when driving.
II
START: This position is for starting the engine.
III
The switch returns to ON when you release the key.
Manual transmission models
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering.
This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
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Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal
*if equipped
Changing the Power Mode*
Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press ENGINE START/STOP
once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal
or clutch, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep
your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Turning the vehicle off
Models with continuously variable transmission
Shift to Park (P) or apply the parking brake, then press ENGINE START/STOP. If
you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle goes into
Accessory mode.
Models with manual transmission
If the shift lever is in neutral, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. If the vehicle
is in gear, depress the clutch pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Shifting

Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Models with continuously variable transmission
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the
release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased
engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain.
Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and
braking when driving in hilly terrain.
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
DRIVING
Release button
*if equipped
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