Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces. It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Manual transmission models
Shift Lever Operation
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears,
then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into R, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they
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