Honda 1996 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 111

Reverse (R) — To shift from Re-
verse to Park, see the explanation
under Park. To shift to Reverse from
Neutral, come to a complete stop
first. Press the release button before
shifting into Reverse from Neutral.
Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Always shift to
Park position if you need to leave the
car for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from Neutral to
another position.
Drive (D) — Use this position for
your normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically adjusts to keep
the engine at the best speed for
driving conditions. To help the
engine warm up faster, the transmis-
sion will select ratios that allow the
engine to run at higher speeds when
it is cold.
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Sports Mode (S) — Selecting Sports
Mode shifts the transmission into a
lower range of ratios for better
acceleration and increased engine
braking. Use Sports Mode when you
are going down a steep hill.
Low (L) — To shift to Low, press the
release button on the side of the shift
lever. Use Low to get more power
when climbing, and for maximum
engine braking when going down
steep hills.
For faster acceleration the
transmission will automatically "kick
down" to a lower range of ratios
when you press the accelerator pedal
to the floor.
Driving