Honda 1997 Prelude Owner's Manual page 117

If the vehicle speeds slow to below
the redline of the selected lower gear
position while the indicator is
flashing, the transmission
downshifts and the display shows
the selected lower gear.
If the transmission temperature is
below 14°F (— 10°C), you may not
be able to use the Sequential
SportShift mode.
The table shows the speed ranges
for upshifting and downshifting.
Automatic Transmission
Drive (D ) —This position is similar
3
to D , except only the first three
4
gears are selected. Use D
towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or to
provide engine braking when going
down a steep hill. D can also keep
3
the transmission from cycling
between third and fourth gears in
stop-and-go driving.
For faster acceleration when in D
D , you can get the transmission to
4
automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one
or two gears, depending on your
speed.
when
3
or
3
CONTINUED
Driving