Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 334

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To switch the driving mode between
the manual and automatic modes,
push the shift lever to the left side
(A/M position) from the driving
position. You can also return to the
manual mode by pushing the shift
lever forward or backward from the
driving position. Pulling either
paddle shifter on the steering wheel
also switches to the manual mode.
In the automatic mode, the
automatic mode indicator (A) is
displayed in the upper display, and
the REV indicator goes out. If you
change to the manual mode, ''A''
indicator goes out, then the currently
selected gear position number is
displayed.
For faster acceleration while driving,
you can get the transmission to
automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
i-SHIFT (Automated Manual Transmission)
When the control system releases
the clutch to change a gear, you may
feel deceleration depending on the
driving conditions.
You will hear a mechanical noise and
feel a vibration when the
transmission shifts up or down. This
is normal; it is the transmission
shifting mechanically according to
the signals from the control system.
Downshifting gives you more power
when climbing, and provides engine
braking when going down a steep hill.
To downshift, push the shift lever
backward or pull the left side paddle
shifter ( ). This will switch the
driving mode to the manual mode.
To return to the automatic mode,
push the shift lever to the left side
(A/M position).
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.
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