Honda 2000 Civic Hatchback User Manual

Automatic Transmission
Drive (D
3
) — This position is similar
to D
4
, except only the first three
gears are selected. Use D
3
to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D
3
can also keep the
transmission from cycling between
third and fourth gears in stop-and-go
driving.
For faster acceleration when in D3 or
D
4
, you can get the transmission to
automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one
or two gears, depending on your
speed.
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.
Engine Speed Limiter
On all models in the U.S., and CX
model in Canada
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, 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
engine speed by upshifting or
slowing down.
On DX model in Canada
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, 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.
Driving

Honda 2000 Civic Hatchback Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2000 Civic Hatchback
Category	Automobile
Language	English