Honda Accord Sedan 2017 Owner's Manual page 55

DRIVING
Paddle Shifters*
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 manual shift mode temporarily,
and the gear number appears in the instrument panel. When you start traveling at
a constant speed or accelerate, manual shift mode automatically turns off, and the
gear number goes off.
To cancel manual shift mode, pull and hold the (+) paddle shifter for a few
seconds.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and the
M indicator and gear number appear in the instrument panel. When the vehicle
comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only
in 1st gear. If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the
tachometer's red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indicator and
gear number go off.
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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 45 mph (72 km/h)
5 to 6 50 mph (80 km/h)
6 to 7 55 mph (89 km/h)
*if equipped
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears.
NOTICE
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
DRIVING
Recommended shift points
(LX models)
Shift up Normal acceleration
1 to 2 17 mph (27 km/h)
2 to 3 29 mph (46 km/h)
3 to 4 37 mph (60 km/h)
4 to 5 43 mph (69 km/h)
5 to 6 49 mph (79 km/h)
Recommended shift points
(except LX models)
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
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