Shifting - Honda 2016 FIT Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Changing the Power Mode*
Use the ENGINE START/STOP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press ENGINE START/STOP
once without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for on mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal
(and the clutch for manual transmission), then press
ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when starting the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P) (or apply the parking brake for manual
transmission), then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you press the button and the
shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

Shifting

Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the
release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased
engine braking, driving in hilly terrain, or when using
paddle shifters*.
Low (L)*: Used for stronger engine braking when driving in hilly terrain.
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from D to r and vice versa, come to a complete
stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle
has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
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Release button
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
*if equipped
Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears from 1st through 7th without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.
(-) paddle shifter: (+) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down Pull to shift up to
to a lower gear. a higher gear.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode temporarily,
and the gear number appears. When you start traveling at a constant speed,
manual shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear number goes off.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and the
M indicator and gear number appear. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it
automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only in 1st gear. If the
vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer's red
zone, the transmission automatically shifts up. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indicator and
gear number go off.
DRIVING
Recommended shift points
Shift up Normal acceleration
1 to 2 15 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 4 40 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5 45 mph (72 km/h)
5 to 6 50 mph (80 km/h)
6 to 7 55 mph (89 km/h)
M indicator/gear
position indicator
*if equipped
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