Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 542

Road Test
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4. Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmission is in 4th, then shift from
cle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking.
CAUTION: Do not shift from
age the transmission.
5. Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions.
(1st Gear) Position
a. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage,
b. Upshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.
(2nd Gear) Position
a. Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. Check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage,
b. Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the shift lever in this position.
(Reverse) Position
Accelerate from a stop at full throttle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
6. Test in (Park) Position
Park the vehicle on slope (approx. 16°), apply the parking brake, and shift into
cle should not move.
or position to or position at speeds over 63 mph (100 km/h); you may dam-
position. Release the brake; the vehi-
position to position. The vehi-