Honda FourTrax Rubicon TRX520FA5 2020 Owner's Manual page 103

To select a forward gear (D or 1) from neutral (N), press the upshift
switch (2) once.
• In AUTO (automatic shift mode) the gear position indicator shows
"D"
• In ESP (manual shift mode) the gear position indicator shows "1"
To select reverse (R) from neutral (N), use the reverse switch and
press the downshift switch (3) once. See Riding in Reverse (page 98).
LEFT HANDLEBAR
(2)
(3)
(2) upshift switch
Driving in AUTO (automatic shift mode):
After starting the engine and letting it warm up, follow these
procedures:
1. With the transmission in neutral, release the parking brake
(page 51), but continue to squeeze the rear brake lever/parking
brake lever.
2. With the throttle closed, select AUTO (automatic shift mode), and
then press the upshift switch once to shift into drive (D).
3. The gear position indicator shows "D".
4. Release the rear brake lever/parking brake lever and increase
engine speed by gradually opening the throttle.
Shifting Gears
AUTO
(automatic
shift mode)
(3) downshift switch
Basic Operation & Riding
ESP
(manual
shift mode)
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