Honda Accord: Shifting
• Shift Lever Operation
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into (R, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not “grind.”
NOTICE
Do not shift to before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to before stopping can damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. Should this occur, it can severely damage your engine.
There is a metallic part on the 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 heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel cold.
When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.
Recommended Shift Points
Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.
• Reverse Lockout
The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from
accidentally
shifting into from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain
speed.
If you cannot shift to when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to (R.
2. If you still cannot shift into (R, apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch
to ACCESSORY or LOCK
.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into (R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
• Shift lever positions
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in (P.
The ve ...
ECON Button
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission, heating and cooling system/climate
co ...
See also:
ECT Sensor 1 Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).
2. Disconnect the ECT sensor 1 connector (A).
3. Remove ECT sensor 1 (B).
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a
new O-ring ...
Park Pin Switch Test
Produced in USA models
1. Remove the center console (see page 20-158).
2. Disconnect the A/T gear position indicator panel
light/park pin switch 6P connector (A) from the park
pin switch (B).
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Before Driving
Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important fluids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. ...