Honda Accord Coupe Owner's Manual page 320

The transmission downshifts to first
gear and returns to drive mode (D)
when the vehicle comes to a
complete stop or the vehicle speed is
about 6 mph (10 km/h).
If there is a problem in the
transmission while you are driving
with the paddle shifters, the D
indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift
mode is canceled, and the
transmission returns to drive
mode (D).
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
Using the Paddle Shifters in the S
position (Sequential Shift Mode)
V6 models only
With the shift lever in the S position,
you can manually shift up or down
with the paddle shifters. The
transmission goes into the sequential
shift mode and holds the selected
gear.
To enter the sequential shift mode,
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, move the lever to
the S position, then pull either paddle
shifter. To return to drive mode (D),
move the shift lever to the D position.
While you are driving in the
sequential shift mode, the
transmission will not automatically
return to drive mode (D).
2012 Accord Coupe
(Automatic Transmission Only)
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
''M'' INDICATOR
When you move the shift lever from
''D'' to ''S'' and pull either paddle
shifter, the gear position indicator
displays ''M'' along with the selected
gear number.
To upshift, pull the
shifter. To downshift, pull the
(left) paddle shifter.
(right) paddle
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