Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 337

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i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission)
1.4 engine model
Gear Maximum allowable
speeds
1st
41 km/h (26 mph)
2nd 77 km/h (48 mph)
3rd 117 km/h (73 mph)
4th 153 km/h (95 mph)
5th 179 km/h (111 mph)
1.8 engine model
Gear Maximum allowable
speeds
1st 57 km/h (36 mph)
2nd 97 km/h (60 mph)
3rd 139 km/h (86 mph)
4th 172 km/h (107 mph)
5th 213 km/h (132 mph)
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Driving
Starting in Second Gear
To start the vehicle in second gear,
start the engine, then push the shift
lever forward once from the driving
position or press the right side
paddle shifter ( ) on the steering
wheel once. Make sure the gear
position indicator on the upper
display shows ''2'' before starting out.
Starting out in the second gear will
help to reduce wheel spin in deep
snow or on a slippery surface.
Driving on Hills
Make sure to set the parking brake
when starting off on an incline.
When you stop the vehicle with
the engine running on an uphill
slope, never keep the vehicle
stopped by operating the
accelerator pedal. This will cause
excessive clutch wear and damage
the clutch system and the
transmission.
Do not try to keep the vehicle
position on an uphill slope by using
the stop-and-go operation. This
can damage the clutch system.