Honda 2006 Accord Owner's Manual page 377

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6-speed Manual Transmission
2.4 engine models and diesel
models
The manual transmission is synchro-
nized in all forward gears for smooth
operation. It has a lockout so you
cannot shift directly from Fifth to
Reverse instead of Sixth (see page
377 ). When shifting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch pedal
down all the way, shift to the next
gear, and let the pedal up gradually.
When you are not shifting, do not
rest your foot on the clutch pedal.
374
Driving
This can cause excessive clutch wear.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause for
a few seconds before shifting into
Reverse, or shift into one of the
forward gears for a moment. This
stops the gears so they won't ''grind.''
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer's red zone in
the lower gear. Refer to the
Maximum Allowable Speeds Chart.
Rapid slowing or speeding-
up can cause loss of control
on slippery surfaces. If you
crash, you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving
on slippery surfaces.
On cars with aluminum shift lever
If you leave the vehicle parked
outside for a long time on a hot day,
be careful before moving the shift
lever. Because of the heat, the shift
lever may be extremely hot.