Acura 2010 ZDX - Manual (Page 483)

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).
Reverse (R) － Press the brake
pedal and press the release button on
the 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) － Use neutral if you
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.
Drive (D) － Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 6) 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.
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Automatic Transmission
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2010 ZDX