Get Driving -> Automatic Transmission (CVT) Guide for Honda Jazz 4 Door Second Generation (2009-2015)

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Continuously Variable

Shift Lever Position Indicator

The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a

few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

Transmission (CVT)

(For some types)

Honda’s Continuously Variable

Transmission’s unique design

provides a smooth, constant flow of

power. It is electronically controlled

for more precise operation and

better fuel economy.

position. If it flashes while driving (in

any shift position), it indicates a

possible problem in the transmission.

Avoid rapid acceleration, and have

the transmission checked by your

dealer as soon as possible.

This indicator on the instrument

panel shows which position the shift

lever is in.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

To shift from:

Do this:

Press the brake pedal and

press the release button.

Shift Lever Positions

Park (P) － This position mechani-

cally locks the transmission. Use

Park whenever you are turning off or

starting the engine. To shift out of

Park, you must press on the brake

pedal, have your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal, and press the release

P to R

SHIFT LEVER

R to P

N to R

S to L

L to S

S to D

D to N

D to S

N to D

R to N

Press the release button.

button on the front of the shift lever.

Move the shift lever.

If you have done all of the above and

still cannot move the lever out of

Park, see Shift Lock Release on page

258 .

RELEASE BUTTON

You cannot shift out of Park with the

brake pedal depressed when the

ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or

the ACCESSORY (I) position.

The shift lever has six positions. It

must be in Park or neutral to start

the engine. When you are stopped in

D, S, L, N or R, press firmly on the

brake pedal and keep your foot off

the accelerator pedal. When you

start along a slope to go uphill, be

sure to apply the parking brake in

addition to using the foot brake

because creeping may be less

effective.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Reverse (R) － To shift from re-

verse to Park, see the explanation

under Park. To shift to reverse from

Neutral (N) － Use neutral if you

need to restart a stalled engine, or if

it is necessary to stop briefly with

neutral, come to a complete stop first. the engine idling. Always shift to

Press the release button before

shifting into reverse from neutral.

Park position if you need to leave the

vehicle for any reason. Press on the

brake pedal when you are moving

the shift lever from neutral to

another position.

Drive (D) － Use this position for

your normal driving. The transmis-

sion automatically adjusts to keep

the engine at the best speed for

driving conditions. To help the

engine warm up faster, the transmis-

sion will select ratios that allow the

engine to run at higher speeds when

it is cold.

You must also press the release

button to shift into Park. To avoid

transmission damage, come to a

complete stop before shifting into

Park. The shift lever must be in Park

before you can remove the key from

the ignition switch.

CONTINUED

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Sport (S) － Selecting Sport shifts

the transmission into a lower range

of ratios for better acceleration and

increased engine braking. Use Sport

Low (L) － To shift to Low, press

the release button on the front of the

shift lever. Use Low to get more

power when climbing, and for

For faster acceleration when in D or

S, the transmission will automatically

‘‘kick down’’ to a lower range of

ratios by pushing the accelerator

pedal to the floor.

when you are going down a steep hill. maximum engine braking when

going down steep hills.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Honda CVT ＋ 7 Speed Mode

(For some types)

7-Speed Auto Shift Mode

This CVT is provided with a

seven-stage speed mode in the ‘‘D’’

and ‘‘S’’ position.

The 7 Speed Mode has two options;

the 7-speed auto shift mode and

7-speed manual shift mode.

By using the 7 Speed Mode Main

Switch, the transmission can be

shifted up and down automatically

through seven-stages. In the auto

shift mode, the steering shift switch

is ready to be activated. When this

switch is activated, the auto shift

mode will be cancelled and 7-speed

manual shift mode comes into

operation. In this mode, the driver

can shift up and down manually in

seven-stage speed with the use of

steering shift switches; much like a

manual transmission.

SHIFT INDICATOR

7 SPEED MODE MAIN SWITCH

As you press the 7 Speed Mode Main Under certain conditions, the auto

Switch, you activate the 7-speed auto

shift mode. Shifting of seven-stage

speed will take place depending on

the throttle opening and the vehicle

speed. The current stage is shown in

the shift indicator located in the

instrument panel.

shift mode may shift to the over-

drive in the ‘‘D’’ position. At this time,

the shift indicator displays ‘‘7’’.

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To release the 7-speed auto shift

mode and return to the ordinary

automatic transmission (CVT),

either press the 7 Speed Mode Main

Switch or move the shift lever to

another position. When moving the

shift lever, be careful not to operate

incorrectly (see page 252 ).

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

‘‘M’’ INDICATOR

STEERING SHIFT SWITCHES

(＋, － SWITCH)

(－)

(＋)

When the engine is stopped in the

7-speed auto shift mode, restarting

returns the system to the ordinary

automatic transmission (CVT).

SHIFT INDICATOR

7 SPEED MODE MAIN SWITCH

The following are the procedures to

change to the 7-speed manual shift

mode.

2. Press the 7 Speed Mode Main

Switch.

The currently-selected speed will

be shown in the shift indicator of

the instrument panel.

Move the shift lever to the ‘‘D’’ or

‘‘S’’ position.

1.

3. Press the steering shift switch (＋

or － switch).

Select the shift position that

matches the way of driving (see

The ‘‘M’’ indicator in the

pages

and

).

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instrument panel will come on and

the selected speed will be shown

on the shift indicator.

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Execute this operation after

confirming that the ‘‘M’’ indicator is

illuminated.

If you stop without pressing the shift

switch, the speed will be

The 7-speed manual shift mode will

not function under the following

conditions.

automatically shifted down to the

2nd speed. If you want to start from

the 1st speed, press the － switch.

The 7-speed manual shift mode

allows shifting of the 1st to 7th

position.

When shifting up with the vehicle

stopped, you cannot go any further

than the 3rd speed.

To release the 7-speed manual shift

mode and return to the ordinary

automatic transmission (CVT),

either press the 7 Speed Mode Main

Switch or move the shift lever to

another position. When moving the

shift lever, be careful not to operate

incorrectly (see page 252 ).

To shift, press the steering shift

switch (＋ or － switch).

When shifting down during

To shift up, press the ＋ switch.

To shift down, press the － switch.

running, no shift-down will take

place when the shifting down

causes over-revving of the engine.

No more than two speeds can be

changed at a time.

No shift-up will take place when

less than the set-up engine

revolutions.

Under certain conditions, the manual

shift mode may shift to the over-

When the engine is stopped in the

7-speed manual shift mode,

drive in the ‘‘D’’ position. At this time, restarting returns the system to the

No shifting will take place when

pressing ＋ and － switches

simultaneously.

the shift indicator displays ‘‘7’’.

ordinary automatic transmission

(CVT).

If you keep depressing the

accelerator pedal without pressing

the shift switch, the speed will be

automatically shifted up just before

the tachometer’s red zone.

No shifting will take place when

pressing one of the two shift

switches with another shift switch

being pressed.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

Shift Lock Release

5. Remove the key from the Shift

Lock Release slot. Depress the

brake pedal and restart the engine.

This allows you to move the shift

lever out of Park if the normal

method of pushing on the brake

pedal and pressing the release

button does not work.

If you need to use the Shift Lock

Release, it means your vehicle is

developing a problem. Have the

vehicle checked by your dealer.

1. Turn off the engine and set the

parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.

SHIFT LOCK

RELEASE SLOT

RELEASE BUTTON

3. Insert the key in the Shift Lock

Release slot next to the shift lever.

4. Push down on the key while you

press the release button on the

shift lever and move the shift lever

out of Park to neutral.

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