HONDA 2002 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 213)

Your Honda’s transmission has four
forward speeds, and is electronically
controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a ‘‘lock-up’’ torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks. Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
fuel economy and effective emis-
sions 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. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
28 mph (45 km/h)
41 mph (66 km/h)
52 mph (84 km/h)
Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
Cruise acceleration
7 mph (11 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
48 mph (77 km/h)
5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission
Driving
Automatic Transmission Recommended Shif t Points Engine Speed Limiter
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