Automatic Transmission - Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Driving
(P305)

Automatic Transmission

● Shift to
( P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
(P330)
Release Shift
Button Lever
( P .
Paddle Shifters (P333)
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking.
● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic
mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
● The selected gear position is shown in the instrument panel.
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
M Indicator
Selected Gear Number
Shift Down Shift Up
- (
Paddle Shifter Paddle Shifter
( +
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