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

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Using the Paddle Shifters in D
position (D-Paddle Shift Mode)
When you are driving in D position,
pulling either paddle shifter switches
from the ordinary automatic
transmission [drive mode (D)] to the
D-paddle shift mode. You can shift
the transmission up or down
manually with the paddle shifters.
Downshifting gives you more power
when climbing, and provides engine
braking when going down a steep hill.
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To shift up or down, use the
(right) or −
each side of the steering wheel.

Driving with the Paddle Shifters

＋
(left) paddle shifter on
2009 RDX
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
Each time you pull (right), the
＋
transmission shifts to a higher gear.
Pull (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.
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