Recommended Shift Points; Engine Speed Limiter; Automatic Transmission - Honda Accord 2001 Owner's Manual

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5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission

Recommended Shift Points

Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
fuel economy and effective emis-
sions control. The following shift
points are recommended:
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 28 mph (45 km/h)
3rd to 4th 41 mph (66 km/h)
4th to 5th 52 mph (84 km/h)
Shift up Cruise acceleration
1st to 2nd 7 mph (11 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 22 mph (35 km/h)
3rd to 4th 33 mph (53 km/h)
4th to 5th 48 mph (77 km/h)
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Driving

Engine Speed Limiter

If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer's
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer's red zone.

Automatic Transmission

Your Honda's transmission has four
forward speeds, and is electronically
controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a ''lock-up'' torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks.