2013 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 213

uu When Driving u Shifting QRG Automatic transmission models 2013 Civic Coupe 1 Shifting You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P . The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in (N while the engine is cold. Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake. Shifting Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. ■ Shift lever positions Park Used when parking or starting the engine Reverse Used when reversing Neutral Used when idling Release Button TOC Driving Drive Used for normal driving (gears change between 1st and 5th automatically) Drive (D3) Used when going up or down hills Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 2nd gear) First Used to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in 1st gear) Index Home 212