Honda 1994 Civic Owner's Manual page 100

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The manual transmission is syn-
chronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout
so you cannot shift directly from
Fifth to Reverse. When shifting up
or down, make sure you push the
clutch pedal down all the way, shift
to the next gear, and let the pedal
up gradually. When you are not
shifting, do not rest your foot on
the clutch pedal. This can cause
your clutch to wear out faster.
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Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the car moving.
Depress the clutch pedal and pause
for a few seconds before putting it
in reverse, or shift into one of the
forward gears for a moment. This
stops the gears so they won't
"grind".
You can get extra braking from the
engine when slowing down by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a
safe speed and prevent your brakes
from overheating while going down
a steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the red zone in the lower gear.
Refer to the Maximum Speeds
chart.
5-speed Manual Transmission
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.
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