Honda Accord Coupe Owner's Manual page 310

Rapid slowing or speeding up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
On models with 5-speed
manual transmission
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (25 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (65 km/h)
4th to 5th 50 mph (80 km/h)
2012 Accord Coupe
Manual Transmission
On models with 6-speed
manual transmission
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 17 mph (27 km/h)
3rd to 4th 27 mph (43 km/h)
4th to 5th 36 mph (58 km/h)
5th to 6th 41 mph (66 km/h)
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