HONDA 2006 Accord Sedan - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 171)

The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse.
On vehicles with 6-speed manual
transmission, the lockout system
prevents you from shifting directly
from Fifth to Reverse instead of
Sixth (see page
).
When shifting up or down, make
sure you push the clutch pedal down
all the way, shift to the next gear,
and let the pedal up gradually. Avoid
skipping gears when shifting up or
down or serious transmission
damage can occur. When you are not
shifting, do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause for a few seconds before
shifting into Reverse, or shift into
one of the forward gears for a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Failure to make sure the
engine speed will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone in a lower
gear can cause serious engine
damage.
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On all 4-cylinder models with 5-speed
manual transmission
On all 6-cylinder models with 6-speed
manual transmission
Manual Transmission
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5-speed M/T 6-speed M/T