2014 Honda Accord 2014 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual - Page 417
2014 Honda Accord Manual
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uu When Driving u Shifting When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster. 1 Shifting Recommended Shift Points Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended: 4-cylinder models Shift Up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th 6-cylinder models Normal Acceleration 17 mph (27 km/h) 29 mph (46 km/h) 37 mph (60 km/h) 43 mph (69 km/h) 49 mph (79 km/h) Shift Up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal Acceleration 17 mph (28 km/h) 27 mph (44 km/h) 36 mph (58 km/h) 41 mph (66 km/h) 44 mph (71 km/h) 416 Driving If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.