Honda Pioneer SXS500M 2018 Owner's Manual page 80

Basic Operation
Driving in AT mode
After starting the engine and letting it warm up, follow these
procedures:
1. With the transmission in neutral, release the parking brake
(page 39), but continue to press the brake pedal.
2. With the throttle closed, select AT mode, and then pull the right
side upshift paddle once to shift into drive (D).
Make sure the gear position indicator shows "D".
3. Release the pressure from the brake pedal and increase engine
speed by gradually pressing the accelerator pedal.
GEAR SHIFTING SEQUENCE
downshift paddle
The transmission cannot be upshifted from neutral to D gear when
the engine speed is above 3,000 rpm or the ground speed is above
2 mph (3 km/h) or the accelerator pedal is pressed.
If the gear position indicator shows "-", shift the gear by pulling the
gearshift paddles.
See If the Transmission Is Not Functioning Properly on page 196.
70 Basic Operation & Driving Guidelines
upshift paddle