Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 327

Manual Transmission
Maximum Allowable Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximum allowable speeds in each
gear. If you exceed these speeds, the
engine speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. If this occurs,
you may feel the engine cut in and
out. This is caused by a limiter in the
engine's computer controls. The
engine will run normally when you
reduce the rpm below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
vehicle will not exceed the maximum
allowable speed specified by the
chart for the lower gear to avoid
engine damage.
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Driving
1.8 engine model
Gear Maximum allowable
speeds
1st 57 km/h (36 mph)
2nd 97 km/h (60 mph)
3rd 139 km/h (86 mph)
4th 172 km/h (107 mph)
5th 213 km/h (132 mph)
2.0 engine model (Type-R)
Gear Maximum allowable
speeds
1st 55 km/h (34 mph)
2nd 85 km/h (53 mph)
3rd 120 km/h (75 mph)
4th 160 km/h (99 mph)
5th 200 km/h (124 mph)
2.2 engine model (diesel)
Gear Maximum allowable
speeds
1st 40 km/h (24 mph)
2nd 77 km/h (48 mph)
3rd 119 km/h (74 mph)
4th 161 km/h (100 mph)
5th 202 km/h (125 mph)
＊ 4 : The values shown are the speeds when the
engine speed is at 4,500 rpm.
＊ 4