Honda 2005 Accord Owner's Manual page 179

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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.
On EX-V6 model
Your vehicle is equipped with an
aluminum shift lever. If you leave the
vehicle parked outside for a long
time on a hot day, be careful before
moving the shift lever. Because of
the heat, the shift lever may be
extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shift lever
feels cold.
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
With 5-speed manual transmission
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (25 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (65 km/h)
4th to 5th 50 mph (80 km/h)
Manual Transmission
With 6-speed manual transmission
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (75 km/h)
5th to 6th 52 mph (83 km/h)
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