Acura 2009 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 350)

Drive (D 3 ) － This position is similar
to D, except only the first three gears
are selected. Use D
3 when towing a
trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide
engine braking when going down a
steep hill. D
3 can also keep the
transmission from cycling between
third, fourth, and fifth gears in stop-
and-go driving.
For faster acceleration when in D 3 or
D, you can get the transmission to
automatically downshift by pushing
the accelerator pedal to the floor.
The transmission will shift down one,
two, or three gears, depending on
your speed.
Engine Speed Limiter
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.
Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release button
does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Automatic Transmission
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