2013 Honda Insight Owner's Manual - Page 283

Driving with the Paddle Shifters The automatic transmission (CVT) will not allow you to shift if: You downshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower speed. TOC If you try to do this, the shift indicator will flash the number of the lower speed several times, then return to a higher speed. You upshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed. You pull both paddle shifters at the same time. You pull one of the two paddle shifters with another paddle shifter being pulled. Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest speed number that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (81 km/h) 55 mph (89 km/h) L (Low) mode To shift to Low, pull and hold both paddle shifters simultaneously until you see L in the shift indicator. Use Low to get more power when climbing, and for maximum engine braking when going down steep hills. Before Driving 280 2013 Insight