HONDA Accord xl 2007 Fit - Manual (Page 160)

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Each time you pull the (right), the
transmission shifts to a higher gear.
Pull the
(left) to downshift. You
will see the selected gear number on
the instrument panel.
Downshifting with the paddle shifter
allows you to increase the engine
braking when going down steep or
long hills, and provides more power
when climbing uphills. You can
upshift the transmission manually to
reduce the rpm. Driving in the
higher gear helps fuel economy.
When the transmission returns to
drive mode (D), the displayed gear
number goes out.
When you pull either paddle shifter,
the gear position indicator shows you
the selected gear number.
When you are driving in D position,
you can shift the transmission up or
down manually with the paddle
shifters.
To shift up or down, use the
(right) or
(left) paddle shifter on
each side of the steering wheel.
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only)
Using the Paddle Shif ters in D
position (D-Paddle Shif t Mode)
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GEAR POSITION INDICATOR