2004 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 132

5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 39 mph (63 km/h) 53 mph (85 km/h) Cruise from acceleration 9 mph (14 km/h) 20 mph (32 km/h) 33 mph (53 km/h) 48 mph (77 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter All models except U.S. DX U.S. DX model If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine's computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the engine speed by upshifting or slowing down. Before downshifting, make sure the vehicle speed is low enough that you will not activate the engine speed limiter in the lower gear. Driving 129