Honda Accord: Automatic Transmission
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Driving / Automatic Transmission
Reverse Lockout
6-speed manual transmission only
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shift from any forward gear to
reverse while the vehicle is moving
at a certain speed. If you ...
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
Using a paddle shift mode, the gear
position indicator shows you the
selected gear number.
The ‘‘D ...
See also:
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
, then
depress the brake pedal.
- Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in , it is safer to st ...
Manual Transmission
On models with 5-speed manual
transmission, or models
with 6-speed manual transmission
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so ...
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