Acura 2013 ZDX - Manual (Page 194)

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■ Second gear lock mode
If you pull the ( + paddle shifter while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less,
the gear position will be locked in 2nd gear. This makes it easier to pull away on
slippery surfaces such as snow covered roads.
To cancel the 2nd gear lock mode, pull the ( - paddle shifter, or move the shift lever
from ( S to ( D.
■ Sequential Shift Mode Operation
1 Sequential Shift Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear
change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effective emission control.
The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or
down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its
allowable shifting range. Slightly accelerate to shift
up and decelerate to shift down while the indicator is
blinking.
Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th 40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h)
5th to 6th 50 mph (80 km/h)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)
Downshifting when
pulling the
( - paddle
shifter.
(Changes to a lower
gear.)
Upshifting when pulling
the
( + paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher
gear.)
( - ( + Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)