Honda 1990 Civic Wagon 4WD, Owner'S Manual, Page: 57 / 125

2-1st/2nd
Use " 2 " to increase engine braking when driving downhill and engine
power when driving uphill.
Using " 2 " will allow the transmission to automatically shift up or
down between the 1st gear and the 2nd gear. The maximum
recommended speed for the " 2 " range is:
62mph (100km/h)
If you need more engine braking or engine power when using the
" 2 " position, push the switch to use the 1st gear only.
When the speed is more than 31 mph (50 km/h):
The indicator light in the instrument panel will come on but the
transmission will remain in 2nd gear. However, when the speed goes
below 31 mph (50 km/h), the transmission downshifts from 2nd to
1st and locks in 1st.
The maximum recommended speed when locked in 1st gear is:
37mph (60km/h)
To release the Low lock, push the switch again or select
any other driving range.
Shifting the Automatic (4WD) (cont'd)
Push
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