2014 Honda Civic 2014 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual - Page 311

uu When Driving u Shifting ■ 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation (- Paddle Shifter (Shift down) (+ Paddle Shifter (Shift up) 1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed change. To change continuously, release the paddle shifter before pulling it again for the next speed. Recommended Shift Points Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel economy and effective emission control. Shift Up 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 6 to 7 Normal Acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) 55 mph (89 km/h) 310 Driving Downshifting when pulling the (- paddle shifter (Changes to lower speed number) Upshifting when pulling the (+ paddle shifter (Changes to higher speed number) The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its allowable shifting range. Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift down while the indicator is blinking.