6-Speed Manual Transmission - Honda 2004 TSX Owner's Manual

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The manual transmission is synchro-
nized in all forward gears for smooth
operation. It has a lockout so you
cannot accidentally shift from Fifth
to Reverse instead of sixth (see page
203 ) while the car is moving. When
shifting up or down, make sure you
push the clutch pedal down all the
way, shift to the next gear, and let
the pedal up gradually. When you
are not shifting, do not rest your foot
on the clutch pedal. This can cause
your clutch to wear out faster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause for
a few seconds before shifting into
Reverse, or shift into one of the
forward gears for a moment. This
stops the gears so they won't ''grind.''
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer's red zone in the
lower gear.

6-speed Manual Transmission

Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Driving