Honda 1994 Accord Sedan Owner's Manual page 117

Drive (D ) —This position is similar
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to D , except only the first three
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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
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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
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automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one
or two gears, depending on your
speed.
Second (2) — To shift to Second,
press the release button on the side
when
of the shift lever. This position locks
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the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop. Second
gives you more power when climbing,
and increased engine braking when
going down steep hills. Use second
gear when starting out on a slippery
or surface or in deep snow. It will help
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reduce wheelspin.
Whenever you move the shift lever
to a lower gear, the transmission
downshifts only if the engine's
redline will not be exceeded in the
lower gear.
Automatic Transmission
First (1) — To shift from Second to
First, press the release button on the
side of the shift lever. With the lever
in this position, the transmission
locks in First gear. By upshifting and
downshifting through 1, 2, D
you can operate this transmission
much like a manual transmission
without a clutch pedal.
and D ,
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Driving