1998 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 121

1998 Honda Civic Manual

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Driving This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, and the braking system. Preparing to Drive...120 Starting the Engine...121 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude ...121 5-speed Manual Transmission...122 Recommended Shift Points...122 Maximum Allowable Speeds...123 Automatic Transmission...124 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 124 Shift Lever Positions...125 Maximum Allowable Speeds...127 Shift Lock Release...128 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)...129 Parking...133 Parking Tips...133 The Braking System...134 Brake Wear Indicators...134 Brake System Design...135 Anti-lock Brakes...135 Important Safety Reminders...136 ABS Indicator...137 Driving in Bad Weather...138 Towing a Trailer...139 Driving

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Driving
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes impor-
tant information on parking your
vehicle, and the braking system.
Preparing to Drive
.........................
120
Starting the Engine
........................
121
Starting in Cold Weather
at High Altitude
.....................
121
5-speed Manual Transmission
.....
122
Recommended Shift Points
......
122
Maximum Allowable Speeds
....
123
Automatic Transmission
...............
124
Shift Lever Position Indicator..
124
Shift Lever Positions
.................
125
Maximum Allowable Speeds
....
127
Shift Lock Release
.....................
128
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............
129
Parking
............................................
133
Parking Tips
...............................
133
The Braking System
......................
134
Brake Wear Indicators
..............
134
Brake System Design
................
135
Anti-lock Brakes
........................
135
Important Safety
Reminders
..........................
136
ABS Indicator
.........................
137
Driving in Bad Weather
................
138
Towing a Trailer
............................
139
Driving