Acura TLX 2017 Manual page 338

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Sequential Mode Operation
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
uuWhen DrivinguShifting
1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effective emission control.
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 (80 km/h)
6th to 7th 55 mph (89 km/h)
7th to 8th 60 mph (97 km/h)
8th to 9th 65 mph (105 km/h)
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.
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