Honda Civic 2021 Owner's Manual page 435

uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Models with paddle shifters
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift lever positions
Release Button
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Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used:
For normal driving
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When temporarily driving in the
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7-speed manual shift mode
Drive (S)
Used:
For better acceleration
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To increase engine braking
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When going up or down hills
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When driving in the 7-speed
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manual shift mode
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift lever is in
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
( N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
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