Shifting - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift lever positions
Release Button
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used for normal driving
Drive (S)
Used for better acceleration
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Used to increase engine braking
●
Used when going up or down hills
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Low
● Used to further increase engine
braking
● Used when going up or down hills
● Used when IMA battery is low
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
N ( while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
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