Honda Civic Quiz
Driving the Vehicle

i-SHIFT Transmission (Manual Transmission with Automatic Mode)

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Your vehicle is equipped with a six-speed semi-automatic i-SHIFT transmission, which is based on a manual transmission and features an automatic clutch and gear-shifting system. This improves transmission smoothness and reduces fuel consumption.

The i-SHIFT transmission can operate in two modes: automatic and manual.

In manual mode, you can shift gears using the conventional shift lever or the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The clutch pedal is not required. In automatic mode, the i-SHIFT transmission is operated in the same way as a conventional 6-speed automatic transmission.

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