Starting To Drive; Shifting - Acura RDX 2018 Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Starting to Drive

The keyless access system allows simple push-button start.
Before Starting the Engine
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then
depress the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on
the brake pedal when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and
in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000
feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical accessories such
as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
Changing the Power Mode
Accessory or On mode: Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal
for Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
If you press the button and the shift lever is not in Park (P), the vehicle goes into
Accessory mode.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
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Shifting

Change your vehicle's gears to begin driving.
Shift Lever
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the
Brake pedal
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release
button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving or temporarily
driving in sequential mode.
Drive (S): Used for driving in sequential mode. Use
the paddle shifters to change gears (see page 85).
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a
complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift
lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
DRIVING
Release button
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