Honda legend Owner's Manual page 401

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Manual Transmission
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer's red zone in
the lower gear. Refer to the
maximum allowable speeds charts.
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Driving
Rapid slowing or speeding-
up can cause loss of control
on slippery surfaces. If you
crash, you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving
on slippery surfaces.
Do not rest your hand on the shift
lever while driving; pressure
transmitted from your hand may
cause premature wear to the gear
selector mechanism.
On some models
Your vehicle is equipped with an
aluminium shift lever. If you leave
the vehicle parked outside for a long
time on a hot day, be careful before
moving the shift lever. Because of
the heat, the shift lever may be
extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shift lever
feels cold.