Honda Accord 2001 Owner's Manual page 201

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This position is similar
Drive (D )
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to D , except only the first three
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gears are selected. Use D when
towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or to
provide engine braking when going
down a steep hill. D can also keep
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the transmission from cycling
between third and fourth gears in
stop-and-go driving.
For faster acceleration when in D or
D , you can get the transmission to
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automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one
or two gears, depending on your
speed.
Second (2)
press the release button on the side
of the shift lever. This position locks
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the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop. Second
gives you more power when climbing,
and increased engine braking when
going down steep hills. Use second
gear when starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow. It will help
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reduce wheelspin.
To shift to Second,
First (1)
First, press the release button on the
side of the shift lever. With the lever
in this position, the transmission
locks in First gear. By upshifting and
downshifting through 1, 2, D and D ,
you can operate this transmission
much like a manual transmission
without a clutch pedal.
Automatic Transmission
To shift from Second to
3
Driving
4
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