Driving With The Paddle Shifters - Acura 2009 TL Owner's Manual

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Driving with the Paddle Shifters

Using the Paddle Shifters in D

position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)

When you are driving in D position,

you can shift the transmission up or

down manually with the paddle

To shift up or down, use the

(left) paddle shifter on

each side of the steering wheel.

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GEAR POSITION INDICATOR

Each time you pull

transmission shifts to a higher gear.

(left) to downshift. You will

see the selected gear number on the

instrument panel.

When you pull either paddle shifter,

the gear position indicator shows you

the selected gear number.

(right), the

Downshifting with the paddle shifter

allows you to increase the engine

braking when going down steep or

long hills, and provides more power

when climbing uphills. You can

upshift the transmission manually to

reduce the rpm. Driving in the

higher gear helps fuel economy.

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