2003 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 175

Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a ''lock-up'' torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks. To operate the HX model's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), refer to page 179 . U.S.: LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si Canada: DX Shift Lever Position Indicator This indicator on the instrument panel shows which position the shift lever is in. The ''D'' indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. 174 Driving