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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicator The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Transmission (CVT) few seconds when you turn the Honda’s Continuously Variable ignition switch ON (II). If it flashes automatic transmission’s unique while driving (in any shift position), design provides a smooth, constant it indicates a possible problem in the flow of power. It is electronically transmission. Avoid rapid acceler- controlled for more precise operation ation and have the transmission and better fuel economy. checkedbyanauthorizedHonda dealer as soon as possible.

The malfunction indicator lamp may come on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator if there is a problem in the continuously variable transmission This indicator on the instrument control system. panel shows which position the shift lever is in.

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Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: PtoR Press the brake pedal and SHIFT LEVER press the release button. RtoP NtoR Press the release button. StoL LtoS StoD DtoN Move the lever. DtoS NtoD RtoN RELEASE BUTTON The shift lever has six positions. It Park (P) － This position mechani- must be in Park or Neutral to start cally locks the transmission. Use the engine. When you are stopped in Park whenever you are turning off or D, S, L, N or R, press firmly on the starting the engine. To shift out of brake pedal and keep your foot off Park, you must press on the brake the accelerator pedal. pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal. Press the release buttononthefrontoftheshiftlever to move it.

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If you have done all of the above and Reverse (R) － To shift to Reverse Drive (D) － Use this position for still cannot move the lever out of from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- Park, see Shift Lock Release on page Park. To shift to Reverse from sion automatically adjusts to keep 170 . Neutral, come to a complete stop and the engine at the best speed for then shift. Press the release button driving conditions. To help the You must also press the release before shifting into Reverse from engine warm up faster, the transmis- button to shift into Park. To avoid Neutral. sion will select ratios that allow the transmission damage, come to a engine to run at higher speeds when complete stop before shifting into Neutral (N) － Use Neutral if you it is cold. Park. The shift lever must be in Park need to restart a stalled engine, or if before you can remove the key from it is necessary to stop briefly with the ignition switch. the engine idling. Always shift to Park position if you need to leave the car for any reason. Press on the brake pedal when you are moving the shift lever from Neutral to another position.

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Second (S)－－Selecting Second Low (L)To shift to Low, press Engine Speed Limiter shifts the transmission into a lower the release button on the front of the The CVT shifts automatically to range of ratios for better accelera- shift lever. Use Low to get more maintain proper engine speed in any tion and increased engine braking. power when climbing, and for shift position. Use Second when you are going maximum engine braking when down a steep hill, or in stop-and-go going down steep hills. When the vehicle reaches the driving. maximum speed in any shift position, ForfasteraccelerationwheninD,S you may feel the engine cut in and or L, the transmission will out. This is caused by a limiter (112 automatically ‘‘kick down’’ to a lower mph, 180 km/h) in the engine’s range of ratios by pushing the computer controls. The engine will accelerator pedal to the floor. run normally when you reduce the speed to below the maximum.

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Shift Lock Release RELEASE BUTTON This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work.

1. Set the Parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. SHIFT LOCK COVER RELEASE SLOT 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift Lock Release slot cover next to 4. Insert the key in the Shift Lock 6. Remove the key from the Shift the shift lever. Release slot. Lock Release slot, then reinstall Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver thecover.Makesurethenotchon or small metal plate (neither are 5. Push down on the key while you the cover is on the left side. included in the tool kit) to remove pressthereleasebuttononthe Return the key to the ignition the cover. Carefully pry on the shift lever and move the shift lever switch, depress the brake pedal, edge of the cover. out of Park to Neutral. and restart the engine.

If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Auto Idle Stop There is adequate vacuum reserve During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA To maximize fuel economy, your for the power brakes. charge and power brake vacuum Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop reserve is monitored by the system. function. Under certain conditions, When these conditions are met after If the vacuum reserve drops below the engine will shut off when you the vehicle speed has exceeded 10 an optimal level, the engine will come to a stop. Those conditions are: mph (16 km/h), the engine will shut restart to replenish the vacuum off as you are braking to a stop and supply. If the IMA charge drops The engine coolant is nearly up to the vehicle speed goes below 5 mph below an optimal level and the shift normal operating temperature. (8 km/h). lever is in Neutral or Park (P), the engine will restart to recharge the The shift lever is in D or N. The engine will start again when you IMA battery. release the brake pedal. It will also You are not pressing on the restart, even if you are still pressing The Auto Idle Stop function may not accelerator pedal. the brake pedal, under these activate when starting the engine or conditions: if the IMA battery temperature is too The IMA battery is charged hot or too cold. enough to operate the system. You move the shift lever from D or N to R or L. The ECON mode is selected, and the outside temperature is above You press the accelerator pedal. 41°F (5°C), or the fan speed controldialisoff(seepage111 ). You are on an incline, and the vehicle begins rolling.

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Auto Idle Stop Indicator If you open the driver’s door when Auto Stop is active, the indicator will AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR blink and you will hear a continuous beep. The beep will stop when you close the door.

With the driver’s door open, you will hear a continuous beep even if the Auto Idle Stop function is deactivated and the engine restarts.

Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and remove the key if you are getting out of the car. The indicator blinks as a reminder that the engine has stopped because of the Auto Idle Stop function. You cannot restart the engine with the ignition switch when this light is blinking.

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