HONDA 2001 CR-V - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 177)

Automatic Transmission
When the Over-Drive is off the
transmission selects only the first
three gears, but not the fourth. Turn
the O /D off to provide engine
braking when going down a steep hill.
You can also avoid the transmission
from cycling between third and
fourth gears in stop-and-go driving.
Second (2) — To shift to Second,
pull the shift lever towards you, then
shift to the lower gear. This position
locks the transmission in second
gear. It does not downshift to first
gear when you come to a stop.
Second gives you more power when
climbing, and increased engine
braking when going down steep hills.
Use second gear when starting out
on a slippery surface or in deep snow.
It will help reduce wheelspin.
First (1) — To shift from Second to
First, pull the shift lever towards you,
then shift to the lower gear. With the
lever in this position, the transmis-
sion locks in First gear. By upshift-
ing and downshifting through 1, 2, D,
you can operate this transmission
much like a manual transmission
without a clutch pedal.
Engine Speed Limiter
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.
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