Honda Accord: Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only)
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Driving / Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only)
- Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
- Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode)
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the ...
Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
V6 models only
When you are driving in theD
position, you can shift the
transmission up or down manually
with the paddle shifters.
To shift up or down, use the +
(right) or - (left) paddl ...
See also:
Automatic Transmission/CVT\
• Creeping
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
• Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while drivin ...
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
Parents should decide if their children should be
sho ...
Protecting Discs
For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs. ...