2006 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 167

Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they won't ''grind.'' 5-speed M/T 6-speed M/T On all 4-cylinder models with 5-speed manual transmission On all 6-cylinder models with 6-speed manual transmission from Fifth to Reverse instead of Sixth (see page 172 ). When shifting up or down, make sure you push the clutch pedal down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. Avoid skipping gears when shifting up or down or serious transmission damage can occur. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster. The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation. It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from Fifth to Reverse. On vehicles with 6-speed manual transmission, the lockout system prevents you from shifting directly When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill. Failure to make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer's red zone in a lower gear can cause serious engine damage. 170