Honda Fit: Manual transmission models Shifting
■Shift Lever Operation+
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
, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they
do not
“grind.”
NOTICE
Do not shift to 
before the
vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to 
before stopping can
damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red zone. Should this occur, it can severely damage your engine.
When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster.
Recommended Shift Points Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:
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.
See also:
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle uses “readiness codes,” as part of its onboard self diagnostic
system.
Some states refer to these codes during testing to see if your vehicle’s
em ...
Important Safety Precautions
■ Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is e ...
What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from to
.
Why?
● The steering wheel may be locked.
● Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
The i ...
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