HONDA 2004 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 130)

Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
27 mph (43 km/h)
39 mph (63 km/h)
53 mph (85 km/h)
Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
9 mph (14 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
33 mph (53 km/h)
48 mph (77 km/h)
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you the best
fuel economy and effective emis-
sions control. The following shift
points are recommended:
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
engine speed by upshifting or
slowing down.
Before downshifting, make sure the
car speed is low enough that you will
not activate the engine speed limiter
in the lower gear.
Cruise from acceleration
On EX and LX models in the U.S., and
all models in Canada
On DX model in the U.S.
5-speed Manual Transmission
Driving
Recommended Shif t Points Engine Speed Limiter
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