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Manual transmission – Acura 2011 TL User Manual

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Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:

Shift up

1st to 2nd

2nd to 3rd

3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
5th to 6th

Normal acceleration

17 mph (28 km/h)
27 mph (44 km/h)
36 mph (58 km/h)
41 mph (66 km/h)
44 mph (71 km/h)

If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
rpm below the red zone.

Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.

Manual Transmission

Recommended Shif t Points

Engine Speed Limiter

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2011 TL

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