2020 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Come on while the vehicle is in the 7-speed
manual shift mode to indicate when a speed
position change is appropriate to maintain the
most fuel efficient driving style.
The shift up indicato r: Comes on when
upshifting is recommended.
The shift down indicator: Comes on when
downshifting is recommended.
■Shift Up/Down Indicators*1 Shift Up/Down Indicators*
This indicator will not prompt you to downshift to
increase engine br aking. It is up to you to downshift
to increase engine brak ing when driving downhill.
Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.
Ambient meter color may change if you do not
change gears when a shift i ndicator illuminates. This
can result in a change in fuel economy.
Road and traffic c onditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.
3WARNING
The shift indicator is only a guide to help
you achieve better fuel economy.
Never refer to the Shift Indicators when
road and traffic conditions are unsuitable
or when it may distract you.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into
(R, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a mo ment. This stops the gears so they do not
“grind.”
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
■Shift Lever Operation
Manual transmission models
1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
Do not shift to (R before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to
( R before stopping can damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make su re the engine will not
go into the tachometer's red zone. Should this occur,
it can severely da mage your engine.
There is a metallic part on the 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 heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the
outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel
cold.
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer’s red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.
2.0 L engine models
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Driving
Adjusts the engine’s RPM to match the optimal speed of the gear that is about to be
engaged.
2 Drive Mode Switch P. 469
■Limitations
The rev match system will not activate under the following conditions:
• You are shifting into a lower gear, but th e system has determined that the engine
will over rev.
• You are shifting into 1st gear from a higher gear.
• Engine RPM is low and you are shifting in to a lower gear in sequential order.
• The system has determined that the engine will be at idling speed after you have
shifted into a higher gear.
• The clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
The rev match system may d eactivate if the clutch is kept engaged for a extended
period of time.
■Rev Match System
2.0 L engine models1 Rev Match System
You can turn off the rev match system using the
audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 346
If you depress the accele rator pedal while changing
gears, the system will give priority to inputs from the
accelerator pedal.
If the message below appears, there may be a
problem with the system. The rev match system may
not operate, but you ca n perform regular gear
shifting. Have the system checked by a dealer.
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Driving
Come on to inform you that upshifting or
downshifting is necessary to prevent the
engine from over revving or stalling.
The shift up indicator: Comes on when
upshifting is recommended.
The shift down indicator: Comes on when
downshifting is recommended.
■Shift Up/Down Indicators*1Shift Up/Down Indicators*
This indicator will not prompt you to downshift to
increase engine br aking. It is up to you to downshift
to increase engine brak ing when driving downhill.
Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.
The shift down indicator does not come on when
downshifting from
( 2 to (1.
Ambient meter color may change if you do not
change gears when a shift i ndicator illuminates. This
can result in a change in fuel economy.
Road and traffic c onditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into
(R from a forward gear while the ve hicle is moving above a certain
speed.
If you cannot shift to
(R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1.Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to
(R.
2. If you still cannot shift into
(R, apply the
parking brake, and turn the ignition switch
to ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK (0*1.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
(R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you
have to go through this procedure repeatedly.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Reverse Lockout
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uuWhen Driving uECON Mode*
Driving
ECON Mode*
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmi ssion, climate control system.
1ECON Mode*
While in the ECON mode, the climate control system
has greater temperat ure fluctuations.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Drive Mode Switch
Constantly controls your vehicle’s engi ne, transmission, EPS, dampers, brakes and
VSA ® according to the mode you select.
You can choose between three modes, +R mode, SPORT mode and COMFORT
mode by moving the drive mode switch forward or back.
The current mode is displaye d on the driver information interface, and each mode
will appear differently.
2.0 L engine models
1 Drive Mode Switch
SPORT mode is selected every time you set the
power mode to ON.
The mode may not be able to be changed under
some driving conditions. If mode change is necessary,
reduce speed or cornering speed.
This message will also appear if you try to change
modes when there is a vehicle system failure.
Drive Mode Switch
+R Mode
SPORT
Mode
COMFORT
Mode
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2 Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System P. 471
2 Rev Match System P. 465
Category COMFORT SPORT +R
Chassis
Control
SteeringLight feedback for easy
driving.Increased feedback for sport
driving.Increased feedback for high
performance driving.
Suspension
DampingMinimized to provide a
soft ride.Increased to provide improved
handling for sport driving.Maximized to provide responsive
handling for high performance
driving.
VSA® and TCSBalanced calibration for VSA® and Traction control in all
environments.Track oriented control allowing
increased freedom for the driver.
Powertrain
Control Acceleration
Feeling
Relaxed Aggressive Aggressive
Rev Match
System Seamless
Seamless Responsive
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