Acura 2011 TL Owner's Manual page 473

Automatic Transmission
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see Shift Lock Release
page 471 .
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park.
On models without keyless access system
The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
On models with keyless access system
The shift lever must be in Park
before you change the power mode
from ON to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
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Reverse (R) −
pedal and the release button on the
on front of the shift lever to shift from
Park to reverse. To shift from
reverse to neutral, come to a
complete stop, and then shift. Press
the release button before shifting
into reverse from neutral.
Neutral (N)
−
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear.
2011 TL
Press the brake
Use neutral if you
Drive (D) − Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up faster.