Sequential Shift Mode - Acura 2009 RL Owner's Manual

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Using the Paddle Shifters in S
position (Sequential Shift Mode)
With the shift lever in S position, you
can select the sequential shift mode
to shift gears; much like a manual
transmission using the paddle
shifters, but without a clutch pedal.
To enter the sequential shift mode,
press the release button on the front
of the shift lever, move the lever to
the S position, then pull either paddle
shifter. To cancel the sequential shift
mode and return to the ordinary
automatic transmission, move the
shift lever from the S position. When
moving the shift lever, be careful not
to operate incorrectly. While you are
driving in the sequential shift mode,
the transmission will not
automatically return to ordinary
automatic transmission.
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
''M'' INDICATOR
When you move the shift lever from
''D'' to ''S'' position and pull either
paddle shifter, the gear position
indicator displays ''M'' along with the
selected gear number.
To upshift, pull the (right) paddle
＋
shifter. To downshift, pull the
(left) paddle shifter.
2009 RL
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
When you accelerate from a stop,
the transmission starts in first gear,
and you must manually upshift
between first and fifth gears. Make
sure you upshift before the engine
speed reaches the tachometer's red
zone.
The transmission remains in the
selected gear (5, 4, 3, 2, or 1). There
is no automatic downshift when you
push the accelerator pedal to the
floor.
When you are driving in 4th or 5th
gear, the transmission downshifts to
the lower gear under the following
conditions:
The vehicle slows down to a
certain speed.
−
You press the brake pedal.
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