Honda Civic 2016 Manual page 421

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Continuously variable transmission models with 5 positions
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift lever positions
Release Button
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Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used:
For normal driving
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● When temporarily driving in the 7-
speed manual shift mode
Drive (S)
Used:
For better acceleration
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To increase engine braking
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● When going up or down hills
● When driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
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Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-30°C), there may be a short delay
before the shift position is displayed. Always confirm
you are in the correct shift position before driving.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE
START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
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