Operating Tips - Honda Accord Sedan 1993 Reference Owner's Manual

Operating Tips

For smoother operation, apply the brakes when shifting from
Neutral or Park to a forward or reverse gear.
When parking: bring the car to a stop with the foot brake, hold the
brake on, and shift into Park, set the hand brake and then turn off
the engine.
NOTE:
Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with a torque
converter lock-up clutch. Because of this, you may notice what
feels like an extra shift as the clutch engages.
CAUTION:
Shift into P only after the car has come to a complete stop.
Shift into or out of R only after the car has come to a complete
stop.
Do not "rev-up" the engine when the brake is on and the shift
lever is in D , D
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When stopped on a hill, use the brakes to hold your position, not
the accelerator pedal.
Do not shift from N or P into D
is above idle speed. Before shifting into gear, make sure your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Do not rest your hand on the shift lever or push the lock-out
button while driving.
, 2, 1, or R.
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
, D , 2, 1, or R when the engine
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