Braking – HONDA 2015 Civic (HF) - Owner's Guide (Revised 12/12/2014) User Manual
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th gears without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode temporarily,
and the gear number appears. When you start traveling at a constant speed,
manual shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear number goes off.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and the
M indicator and gear number come on. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it
automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only in 1st gear. If the
vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer’s red
zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indicator and
gear number go off.
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears.
– Paddle shifter
(shift down)
+ Paddle shifter
(shift up)
Recommended shift points
Shift up
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
6 to 7
Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h)
50 mph (80 km/h)
55 mph (89 km/h)
5-speed manual transmission*
6-speed manual transmission*
Recommended shift points
Shift Up
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
Normal Acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
27 mph (43 km/h)
39 mph (63 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h)
Shift Up
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6
Normal Acceleration
17 mph (27 km/h)
29 mph (46 km/h)
37 mph (59 km/h)
43 mph (69 km/h)
49 mph (79 km/h)
Recommended shift points
*if equipped
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your
vehicle from moving.
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system
increases braking force. The brake pedal may move
slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to
hold the brake pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system
rapidly pumps the brakes to prevent wheel lockup and
help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal
may pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is
normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, and continue to
hold it firmly down.
Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply: Pull the lever up fully without pressing the
release button.
To release: Press and hold the release button, then
lower the lever down all the way.
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Brake pedal
Clutch pedal
Brake
pedal
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size.
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied.
NOTICE