HONDA 2012 Insight - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 284)

To shift up or down, use the
(right) or
(left) paddle shifter on
either side of the steering wheel.
Pull the (right) paddle shifter to
upshift. Pull (left) to downshift.
When you pull either paddle shifter,
the shift indicator shows you the
selected speed number.
When you are driving in the D
position, pulling either paddle shifter
switches from the D-normal shift
mode to the D-paddle shift mode.
You can shift the transmission up or
down through seven-stages manually
with the paddle shifters.
When the transmission returns to
ordinary automatic transmission
(CVT), the displayed shift indicator
disappears.
Downshifting gives you more power
when climbing, and provides engine
braking when going down a steep hill.
On EX models
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
Using the Paddle Shif ters in the
D position (D-Paddle Shif t Mode)
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SHIFT INDICATOR