2008 Acura TSX Owner's Manual - Page 253

Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they won't ''grind.'' When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill. Before downshifting, make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer's red zone in the lower gear. Downshift one gear at a time. Rapid slowing or speeding up can cause loss of control on slippery surfaces. If you crash, you can be injured. Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces. Recommended Shift Points 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 12 mph (19 km/h) 23 mph (37 km/h) 34 mph (54 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 56 mph (90 km/h) The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation. When shifting up or down, make sure you push the clutch pedal down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your clutch to wear out faster. 250 2008 TSX