Honda HR-V: Shifting (Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters)
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■ Shift lever positions
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Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
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Reverse
Used when reversing
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Neutral
Used when idling
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Drive
Used for normal driving
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Drive (S)
Used:
- For better acceleration
- To increase engine braking
- When going up or down hills
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Low
- Used to further increase engine braking
- Used when going up or down hills
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P).
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in (N) while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake.
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
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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.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away.
If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine speeds in or over the tachometer red zone (engine speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
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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
Shifting (Manual transmission models)
■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 shift
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel
at a
constant speed with little acceleration
SEE MORE:
DTC C1841-27 (43-01): Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance Problem (AWD)
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information
for the AWD with
intelligent control system.
1. DTC check:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC C1841-11, C1841-13, or C1841-27 indicated?
DTC C1841-11 is indicated
Go to the DTC C184
VSA System Description - ABS Control
When wheel speed is significantly reduced from estimated vehicle speed, the
VSA modulator-control unit
closes the inlet valve and opens the outlet valve momentarily to reduce brake
fluid pressure and the pump motor
starts to run. As wheel speed increases, the VSA modulator-control unit
maintains
