Driving with the paddle shifters (sport only) – HONDA 2011 Fit User Manual
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If the vehicle speed decreases below
the redline of the selected lower gear
while the indicator is flashing, the
transmission downshifts, and the
indicator displays the selected gear.
●
You upshift before the engine
speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher gear.
●
You pull both paddle shifters at the
same time.
Starting in Second Gear
When you are in sequential shift
mode, and the vehicle is stopped,
pull the
＋ (right) paddle shifter to
shift to second gear. You will see
‘‘M2’’ in the display. Starting in
second gear helps to reduce
wheelspin in deep snow or on a
slippery surface.
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:
Shift up
Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
47 mph (76 km/h)
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