Acura TLX 2017 Manual page 340

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Shift Lever Operation
M (sequential mode) Indicator
Press the shift lever
release button and
shift.
Models without
full color display
Sequential Mode
Gear Selection
Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Tachometer's red zone
Depress the brake pedal
and press the shift lever
release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the
shift lever release button.
Continued
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1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving,
a blinking transmission indicator indicates a
transmission problem.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the shift
lever is in , or , the fuel supply may be cut
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off even without the engine speed entering the
tachometer's red zone.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.
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