Honda HR-V 2020 Owner's Manual page 442

uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters
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
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used for normal driving
Drive (S)
Used:
● For better acceleration
To increase engine braking
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When going up or down hills
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Low
● Used to further increase engine
braking
Used when going up or down hills
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1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
remove the key unless the shift lever is in
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
( N while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-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.
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