Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID 2017 Owner's Manual page 251

uuWhen DrivinguShifting
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the gear selection response may be slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before changing the gear position to
confirm that ( P is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.
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When opening the driver's door
If you open the driver's door under the following conditions, the gear position
automatically changes to
• The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2
km/h) or slower.
• The transmission is in other than
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the gear position from
depressed, the gear position will automatically return to
the brake pedal.
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When turning off the power mode
If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than P , the gear position automatically changes to
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1When opening the driver's door
( P , and
While the system is designed to automatically change
the gear position to
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 316
If you want to drive the vehicle after the gear position
has automatically changed to
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the gear
position.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
( P once you release
and lock the doors.
P .
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under the described
( P
before opening the driver's door.
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