Acura 2011 RL Owner's Manual page 417

You pull both paddle shifters at
the same time.
You pull one of the two paddle
shifters with another paddle
shifter being pressed.
Starting in Second Gear
When you are in sequential shift
mode, and the vehicle is stopped,
pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter to
shift to second gear. You will see
''M2'' in the display. Starting in
second gear helps to reduce
wheelspin in deep snow or on a
slippery surface.
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
Shift up Normal acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
5th to 6th 50 mph (81 km/h)
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