Honda Civic 2016 Manual page 25

Driving
(P397)
Continuously Variable Transmission
(P418, 420)
● Shift to
P ( and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Models with Models without
paddle shifter paddle shifter
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive (S)
● Normal driving.
● On models with paddle shifter, 7-
speed mode can be used temporarily.
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Depress the brake pedal and
press the release button to
move out of ( P .
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Paddle Shifters
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 7th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to
automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is
cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
M Indicator
● The selected gear
position is shown in
the instrument panel.
Drive (S)
● Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● On models with paddle shifter, 7-speed
manual shift mode can be used.
Low *
● Further increased engine
braking.
● Going up or down hills.
(P422)
*
Gear
Position
Paddle
Indicator
Shifter ( – )
Selected
Gear
Number
Paddle
Shifter ( + )