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Automatic transmission (cvt) – HONDA 2001 Civic GX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Second (S) — Selecting Second

shifts the transmission into a lower

range of ratios for better accelera-

tion and increased engine braking.

Use Second when you are going

down a steep hill, or in stop-and-go

driving.

Low (L) — To shift to Low, press

the release button on the front of the

shift lever. Use Low to get more

power when climbing, and for

maximum engine braking when

going down steep hills.

For faster acceleration when in D, S

or L, the transmission will

automatically "kick down" to a lower

range of ratios by pushing the

accelerator pedal to the floor.

Maximum Allowable Speeds

The CVT shifts automatically to

maintain proper engine speed in any

shift position.

When the vehicle reaches the

maximum speed in any shift position,

you may feel the engine cut in and

out. This is caused by a limiter (112

mph, 180 km/h) in the engine's

computer controls. The engine will

run normally when you reduce the

speed below the maximum.

Driving

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