Honda Accord Coupe 2017 Owner's Manual page 55

DRIVING
Automatic 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 driving in hilly terrain or paddle
shifting*.
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.
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Release button
*if equipped
Sequential Shift Mode*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the
steering wheel.
(-) Paddle shifter (+) Paddle shifter
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
temporarily, and the gear number appears in the instrument panel. When you start
traveling at a constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically turns off, and
the gear number goes off.
To cancel sequential shift mode, pull and hold the (+) paddle shifter for a few
seconds.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode, and
the M indicator and gear number appear in the instrument panel. At speeds of 6
mph (10 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can
pull away only in 1st or 2nd gear. If you do not operate the paddle shifters while
in 1st gear, the transmission automatically shifts up to 2nd gear. It does not shift
automatically from 2nd through 6th gears.
To cancel sequential shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indicator
and gear number go off.
Second gear lock mode: If you pull the (+) paddle shifter while stopped or driving
at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear position will be locked in 2nd gear. This makes
it easier to pull away on slippery surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
To cancel second gear lock mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter, or move the shift lever
from S to D.
DRIVING
Recommended shift points
Shift up Normal acceleration
1 to 2 15 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 4 40 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5 47 mph (76 km/h)
5 to 6 52 mph (84 km/h)
*if equipped. 6-cylinder models.
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