Automatic Transmission - Acura TLX 2023 Owner's Manual

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Other Precautions
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

Automatic Transmission

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Creeping
When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
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Kickdown
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
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1Precautions While Driving
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.
3.0 L engine models
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoiler:
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Parking the vehicle by a parking block
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Parallel parking along the road shoulder
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Driving towards the bottom of a hill
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Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
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Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
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Driving on a road with potholes