2014 Honda Civic 2014 Civic Hybrid Owner's Manual - Page 243

uu When Driving u Automatic Transmission (CVT) Automatic Transmission (CVT) ■ Creeping The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases. Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped. 1 Precautions While Driving Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). You should also follow this when the brake pads are replaced. NOTICE ■ Kickdown Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves. Following can damage the under spoiler: • Parking the vehicle by a parking block • Parallel parking along the road shoulder • Driving towards the bottom of a hill • Driving up or down to a different surface level (such as a road shoulder) • Driving on a rutted or bumpy road • Driving on a road with potholes 242 Driving