Honda HR-V: Shifting (Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters)

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

■ Shift lever positions

Park

Used when parking or starting the engine

Reverse

Used when reversing

Neutral

Used when idling

Drive

Used:

• For normal driving
• When temporarily driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode

Drive (S)

Used:

• For better acceleration
• To increase engine braking
• When going up or down hills
• When driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode

You cannot change the power mode from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in (P).

The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in (N) while the engine is cold.

When shifting positions in extremely low temperatures (-22ºF/-30ºC), there may be a short delay before the shift position is displayed. Always confirm you are in the correct shift position before driving.

■Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from (D) to (R) and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.

Depress the brake pedal first.

■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful when engine braking is needed.

■ When the shift lever is in (D):

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the number is displayed in the shift indicator.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.

You can cancel this mode by pulling the paddle shifter for a few seconds.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed temporarily before making a turn.

■ When the shift lever is in (S):

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer's red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.

You can only pull away in 1st speed.

When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from (S) to (D). When the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift indicator go off.

To improve fuel economy, the transmission may shift up to a higher speed than the seventh under certain circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift indicator remains as 7.

In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter under the following conditions: Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed position.

When the engine speed reaches near the tachometer's red zone, the transmission shifts up automatically.

When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts down automatically.

Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7- speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back to the normal D driving mode.

■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed change.

Recommended Shift Points Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel economy and effective emission control.

The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its allowable shifting range.

The shift indicator may also blink when you cannot shift down while driving in low speed. This prevents the transmission from being damaged.

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