Acura Integra 1987 Manual page 57

Shifting the Automatic (cont'd)
Driving Technique
D4-4th
Use the D range for normal in-town and highway driving. The car
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will start off in 1st and shift automatically to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
The further down you push the accelerator, the later the transmis­
sion will shift and the faster the car will accelerate.
NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with a
torque converter and lock-up clutch. The lock-up clutch operates in
4th gear after acceleration is complete and the vehicle speed is
over 30 mph (48 km/h). This ensures maximum transmission effi­
ciency and minimum fuel consumption. Because of this, you may
notice what feels like an extra shift as the clutch engages in top
gear; this is normal.
D3-3rd
Use of D will allow the transmission to start off in 1st and shift
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automatically to 2nd and 3rd. Use D
vent the transmission from ''hunting'' between 3rd and 4th gear;
or when increased braking is needed.
NOTE: If rapid acceleration is necessary, depress the accelerator
to the floor; the transmission will automatically shift down accor­
ding to load and engine speed. This applies to both D
ranges.
2-2nd
Use 2nd gear for increased engine braking when driving downhill,
and increased power when driving uphill; also for driving on slip­
pery roads, and freeing the car from mud or sand, where
could provide too much power and cause skidding or wheelspin.
The maximum recommended speed in 2nd gear is 62 mph (100
km/h).
R-Reverse
CAUTION: Shift into or out of reverse only after the car has come
to a complete stop; the transmission may be damaged if you shift
while the car is moving.
P-Park
C A U TIO N : Use this position when starting the engine, or when
parking. Shift to Park only when the car is C O M P L E T E L Y stop­
ped.
N-Neutral
Use when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in traffic.
5 4
when climbing grades to pre­
3
and D
4 3
st gear
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