HONDA 2011 CR-Z - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 208)

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Driving
When Driving Shifting
Shifting
Manual transmission model
Shift Lever Operation ■
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into R , or
shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they won’t
“grind.”
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
Shifting
NOTICE
Do not shift to before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to before stopping can damage the
transmission.
Recommended Shift Points
Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine
to run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize
fuel economy and emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th 52 mph (84 km/h)
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear
you are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you
may experience a slight jolt.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not
go into the tachometer's red zone.
Should this occur, it can severely damage your
engine.
There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you
leave the vehicle parked outside for a long time on
a hot day, be careful before moving the shift lever.
Because of heat, the shift lever may be extremely
hot. If the outside temperature is low, the shift
lever feels cold.
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