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Automatic transmission – Acura 2001 RL - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Automatic Transmission

Your Acura's transmission has four
forward speeds, and is electronically

controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter

for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks.

Shift Lever Position Indicator

This indicator between the fuel

gauge and temperature gauge shows
which position the shift lever is in.

The "D

4

" indicator comes on for a

few seconds when you turn the

ignition switch ON (II). If it flashes

while driving (in any shift position),

it indicates a possible problem in the
transmission. Avoid rapid acceler-
ation and have the transmission
checked by an authorized Acura
dealer as soon as possible.

Shift Lever Positions

The shift lever has seven positions.

It must be in Park or Neutral to start
the engine. When you are stopped in
D

4

, D

3

, 2 , 1 , N or R, press firmly on

the brake pedal, and keep your foot
off the accelerator pedal.

Driving

SHIFT LEVER

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