Driving (p291), Driving, Manual transmission – HONDA 2015 Civic Si Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual
Page 19: Continuously variable transmission

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Quick
Referenc
e Guide
Driving
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Manual Transmission
*
Continuously Variable Transmission
*
● Shift to
(
P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive (S)
● Better acceleration.
● Increased engine braking.
● Going up or down hills.
● On models with paddle
shifter, 7-speed manual
shift mode can be used.
Models without
paddle shifter
Models with
paddle shifter
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button
to move out of
(
P.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Drive
● Normal driving.
● On models with paddle
shifter, 7-speed mode can
be used temporarily.
Low
*
● Further increased engine
braking.
● Going up or down hills.
Shift Down
(
-
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
(
+
Paddle Shifter
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P 309)
● Allows you to manually shift
the transmission up or down
without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in
(
S
● Pulling a paddle shifter
changes the mode from
continuously variable
transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.
● The M indicator and the
selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in
(
D
● Pulling a paddle shifter
temporarily changes the mode
from continuously variable
transmission to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed
number is displayed in the shift
indicator.
Shift Lever
Release
Button