Shifting - Honda Accord Coupe 2017 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Changing the Power Mode*
Use the eNGINe STArT/SToP button to cycle through power modes or start the
engine.
Accessory or On mode: Press the eNGINe STArT/
SToP button once without pressing the brake pedal
for Accessory mode. Press it again for on mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake pedal
or clutch, then press the eNGINe STArT/SToP button.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting
the engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P) or apply the parking brake, then press the
eNGINe STArT/SToP button. If you press the button and the shift lever is not in
Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.

Shifting

Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping
the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the
release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased
engine braking, driving in hilly terrain, or paddle
shifting*.
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from D to r and vice versa, come to a complete
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. operating the shift lever before the
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
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Release button
*if equipped
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the
steering wheel.
(-) Paddle shifter (+) Paddle shifter
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode temporarily,
and the gear number appear in the instrument panel. When you start traveling at a
constant speed or accelerate, manual shift mode automatically turns off, and the
gear number goes off.
To cancel manual shift mode, pull and hold the (+) paddle shifter for a few
seconds.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and the
M indicator and gear number appear in the instrument panel. When the vehicle
comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only
in 1st gear. If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the
tachometer's red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up. If the vehicle
speed decreases, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indicator and
gear number go off.
DRIVING
Recommended shift points
Shift up Normal acceleration
1 to 2 15 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 4 40 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5 45 mph (72 km/h)
5 to 6 50 mph (80 km/h)
6 to 7 55 mph (89 km/h)
*if equipped. 4-cylinder models.
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