Honda Accord: 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 you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse.
On vehicles with 6-speed manual transmission, the lockout system prevents you from shifting directly from any forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed.
When shifting up or down, make sure you push the clutch pedal down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.
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.
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.
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
3. Manual transmission:
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The ST ...
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:
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See also:
Oil Pressure Test
NOTE: If the low oil pressure warning indicator stays on
with the engine running, check the engine oil level. If the
oil level is correct, do the following test.
1. With the engine stopped, remov ...
To Play an iPod
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod with
the same controls used for the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compart ...
Sunlight Sensor Test
N O T E ; Before testing t h e sensor, check for HVAC DTCs
(see page 21-101).
1. Remove the sunlight sensor (see page 21 -186).
With automatic lighting sensor
Without automatic lighting sensor ...