2010 Honda Fit Owner's Manual - Page 232

Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) When you pull and hold the ＋ (right) paddle shifter, the transmission automatically returns to drive mode (D). If there is a problem in the transmission while you are driving with the paddle shifters, the D indicator flashes, the D-paddle shift mode is canceled, and the transmission returns to drive mode (D). Using the Paddle Shift in S position (Sequential Shift Mode) U.S. models only GEAR POSITION INDICATOR With the shift lever in the S position, you can manually shift up or down with the paddle shifters. The transmission goes into the sequential shift mode and holds the selected gear. To enter the sequential shift mode, press the release button on the front of the shift lever, move the lever to the S position, then pull either paddle shifter. To return to drive mode (D), move the shift lever to the D position. While you are driving in the sequential shift mode, the transmission will not automatically return to drive mode (D). ''M'' INDICATOR When you move the shift lever from ''D'' to the ''S'' position and pull either paddle shifter, the gear position indicator displays ''M'' along with the selected gear number. To upshift, pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter. To downshift, pull the － (left) paddle shifter. 226