2013 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 216

uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 Civic Coupe QRG 5-speed manual transmission When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster. 1 Shifting Recommended Shift Points Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended: 5-speed manual transmission models 6-speed manual transmission 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) 6-speed manual transmission models Shift Up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal Acceleration 17 mph (27 km/h) 29 mph (46 km/h) 37 mph (59 km/h) 43 mph (69 km/h) 49 mph (79 km/h) TOC Driving If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you may experience a slight jolt. Index Home Continued 215