Recommended Shift Points - Honda Jazz Owner's Manual

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Come to a full stop before you shift
into reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
reverse with the vehicle 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 the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer's red zone in
the lower gear. Refer to the
Maximum Allowable Speeds Chart.
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.
Manual 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 24 km/h (15 mph)
2nd to 3rd 40 km/h (25 mph)
3rd to 4th 64 km/h (40 mph)
4th to 5th 75 km/h (47 mph)
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