2010 Honda Fit Owner's Manual - Page 234

Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) If the vehicle speed decreases below the redline of the selected lower gear while the indicator is flashing, the transmission downshifts, and the indicator displays the selected gear. ● Starting in Second Gear You upshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher gear. You pull both paddle shifters at the same time. When you are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter to shift to second gear. You will see ''M2'' in the display. Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in deep snow or on a slippery surface. 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 Normal acceleration 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h ) ● 228