Honda 2006 Accord Owner's Manual page 376

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Recommended Shift Points
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:
2.0 engine model
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 25 km/h (15 mph)
2nd to 3rd 40 km/h (25 mph)
3rd to 4th 65 km/h (40 mph)
4th to 5th 80 km/h (50 mph)
Maximum Allowable Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximum allowable speeds in each
gear. If you exceed these speeds, 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.
5-speed Manual Transmission
Before downshifting, make sure the
car will not exceed the maximum
allowable speed specified by the
chart for the lower gear to avoid
engine damage.
Gear Maximum
allowable speeds
1st 54 km/h (34 mph)
2nd 100 km/h (62 mph)
3rd 147 km/h (91 mph)
4th 183 km/h (114 mph)
Driving
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