Honda 2009 Fit Owner's Manual page 229

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Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only)
When you pull and hold the ＋
(right) paddle shifter, the
transmission automatically returns to
drive mode (D).
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).
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Using the Paddle Shift in S
position (Sequential Shift Mode)
U.S. 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).
2009 Fit
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
''M'' INDICATOR
When you move the shift lever from
'' D '' to the '' S '' position and pull
either paddle shifter, the gear
position indicator displays '' M ''
along with the selected gear number.
To upshift, pull the ＋ (right) paddle
shifter. To downshift, pull the －
(left) paddle shifter.