got a question Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 ok so i have a 1991 legacy. And when i gun the engine a green symbol that says "power" comes on. The symbol is next to another symbol which is yellow titled "manual". Anybody know what it means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 The power light basically makes the transmission computer change its shift points, so when you gun it, that power button comes on, and it'll shift at higher RPM's than the norm. The Manual button is a very primitive version of traction control. When the shift lever is either 3 or 2, and the manual button is depressed, it will keep the transmission from going into first gear. By doing this, you have less torque, more evenly distributed power, and a less chance the car will slip. So, when the shift lever is in the 2 position the transmission stays in 2nd gear. When the shift lever is in the 3 position the transmission chooses between 2nd and 3rd gear. If the shift lever is any other position then the two above, the manual button does absolutely positively nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Racing Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hit the nail on the head, except "Power Mode" also slightly advances ignition timing giving you a little bit more oomph. I love the "Power" light..... I think they should sell a little lens for that light that makes the light shine through the instrument panel as a little Honda logo with an "X" through it. I'd buy it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
got a question Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Wagon Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 If you tap the pedal then push it again the power light will come on from what I've seen. Hard on your engine, but great for passing people and offroad driving And I second the Honda thing lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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