Honda Civic Quiz
Driving the Vehicle

i-SHIFT Transmission - Additional Driving Recommendations

In this manual: Driving the Vehicle
Controls Location — 3Driver and Passenger Safety — 42Controls, Instrument Panel, Interior Equipment — 128Convenience Features — 59"Hands Free" Phone System (HFT) — 24Before Driving — 16Driving the Vehicle — 32Maintenance — 32Replacing the Luggage Compartment Lamp Bulb — 16Exterior and Interior Care — 14Troubleshooting on the Road — 21Vehicle and Component Technical Information — 8
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At very low outside air temperatures, the transmission may fail to shift from second to first gear.

Automatic downshifting does not occur while the Vehicle Stability Control (VSA) system is operating (see page 341).

The transmission also does not shift to a higher gear if the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) sensors send a signal indicating that the vehicle is currently turning.

If you try to free a stuck vehicle by rocking it back and forth or by racing the engine, the wheels may spin at high speed, which may damage the transmission.

To avoid damaging the transmission, call a tow truck (see page 479).

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