Honda 2016 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual page 398

Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
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Shift lever positions
Release Button
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Used when idling
Drive
Used:
For normal driving
●
When temporarily driving in the 7-speed
●
manual shift mode
Drive (S)
Used:
● For better acceleration
● To increase engine braking
● When going up or down hills
● When driving in the 7-speed manual
shift mode
1Shifting
You cannot change the power mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
N ( while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.
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