2008 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 264

Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Low (L) When you move the shift lever to this position, the transmission shifts to the lowest gear that can be selected without exceeding the engine redline. At normal speeds, it selects third gear. As the vehicle slows, it selects second gear at about 56 mph (90 km/h), and first gear at about 29 mph (47 km/h). Accelerating in first gear, the transmission upshifts to second gear at about 37 mph (59 km/h). You must move the shift lever to D for the transmission to upshift to third gear. On Type S, at closed throttle, it selects second gear at about 61 mph (98 km/h), and first gear at about 37 mph (59 km/h). Sequential SportShift Mode With the shift lever in ''D'' position, you can select the Sequential SportShift mode to shift gears much like a manual transmission, but without a clutch pedal. To enter the Sequential SportShift mode, move the shift lever further to the driver's side. To return to ''D,'' move the shift lever to the passenger's side. Driving SELECTED GEAR When you move the shift lever from ''D'' to the Sequential SportShift mode, the display shows the selected gear. CONTINUED 261 2008 TL