Shifting The 4 Or 5 Speed; Clutch Pedal Adjustment - Honda 1990 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

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The fully synchronized manual
transmission is very easy to shift up
or down. When you stow down for
traffic, steep hills, or corners, shift
to a lower gear before the engine
starts to labor. When descending
steep grades, select a lower gear to
help maintain a safe speed and to
prevent the brakes from over-
heating.
When shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift gears and then
release the clutch gradually. Do not speed-shift; allow time for the
gears to synchronize.
To prevent grinding the gears when shifting into reverse, hold the
clutch pedal depressed briefly before shifting, or shift the lever into
one of the forward gears before selecting reverse.
On 5 speed transmissions, a safety lockout prevents accidental
shifting straight from 5th to Reverse.
Avoid rapid acceleration or sudden deceleration when either or
both driving wheels are on a slippery surface. Decreased traction
could cause loss of directional control.

Clutch Pedal Adjustment

Clutch pedal free travel must be adjusted periodically to
compensate for lining wear. There should be approximately 25 mm
(1 in) of pedal free travel. If not, or if the clutch seems to slip or
you have difficulty shifting, have your dealer check the clutch
adjustment.
CAUTION:
Do not drive with your foot on the clutch pedal as this will cause
premature wear of clutch components.
Do not shift into reverse while the car is moving.
Driving with the clutch pedal free travel improperly adjusted can
cause premature wear of the clutch components.

Shifting the 4 or 5 Speed

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