2010 Honda Insight Owner's Manual - Page 322

Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Except LX models ''M'' INDICATOR With the shift lever in the S position, you can select the 7-Speed Manual shift mode to shift speeds; much like a manual transmission using the paddle shifters, but without a clutch pedal. To enter the 7-speed manual shift mode, press the release button on the side of the shift lever, move the lever to the S position, then pull either paddle shifter. To cancel the 7-speed manual shift mode and return to the ordinary automatic transmission (CVT), move the shift lever from the S position. When moving the shift lever, be careful not to operate incorrectly. While you are driving in the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission will not automatically return to the ordinary automatic transmission (CVT). SHIFT INDICATOR If you keep depressing the accelerator pedal without pressing the paddle shifter, the speed will be automatically shifted up just before the tachometer's red zone. The transmission also shifts automatically as the vehicle comes to a complete stop. It downshifts to first speed when the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph (10 km/h) or less. Driving When you move the shift lever from the ''D'' to ''S'' position and pull either paddle shifter, the shift indicator displays ''M'' along with the selected speed number. To upshift, pull the (right) paddle shifter. To downshift, pull the (left) paddle shifter. Downshifting with the (left) paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. CONTINUED 319 2010 Insight