Honda Civic Coupe 1998 Online Reference Owner's Manual page 129

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Second (2) — To shift to Second,
press the release button on the side
of the shift lever. 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.
Maximum Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximums for the given position. If
you exceed these speeds, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer's
red zone. If this occurs, you will 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.
Before downshifting, make sure the
vehicle will not exceed the maximum
speed in the chart in the lower gear to
avoid engine damage.
(DX)
Automatic Transmission
(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)
Driving

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