2012 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 211

uu When Driving u Shifting QRG Manual transmission models 2012 Civic Coupe 1 Shifting NOTICE Shifting ■ Shift Lever Operation Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then slowly release the pedal. Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into (R , or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not "grind." Do not shift to (R before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Shifting to (R before stopping can damage the transmission. NOTICE Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. Should this occur, it can severely damage your engine. There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you leave the vehicle parked outside for a long time on a hot day, be careful before moving the shift lever. Because of heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the outside temperature is low, the shift lever may feel cold. TOC Driving Index Home 210