Acura 2010 RDX - Manual (Page 386)

Using the Paddle Shifters in the S
position (Sequential Shift Mode)
With the shift lever in the 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.
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.
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.
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
‘‘M’’ INDICATOR
Driving with the Paddle Shifters
382
09/07/07 15:02:04 10 ACURA RDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STK630 enu
2010 RDX