2012 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 213
2012 Honda Civic Manual
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uu When Driving u Shifting QRG 2012 Civic Coupe ■ Reverse Lockout 6-speed manual transmission models The manual transmission has a lockout mechanism that stops you from accidentally shifting into (R from a forward gear while the vehicle is moving above a certain speed. If you cannot shift to (R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following: 1. Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift lever all the way to the left, and shift to (R . 2. If you still cannot shift into (R , apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q or LOCK (0 . 3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into (R . 4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start the engine. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to go through this procedure repeatedly. TOC Driving Index Home 212