2008 Acura TSX Owner's Manual - Page 257

Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) This position is similar to D, except only the first three gears are selected instead of all five. Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. D3 can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop-and-go driving. 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. SELECTED GEAR When you move the shift lever from ''D'' to ''M'' position, the display shows the selected gear. In Sequential SportShift mode, each time you push forward on the shift lever, the transmission shifts to a higher gear. Pull back on the lever to downshift. The number of the gear selected is displayed on the instrument panel. 254 2008 TSX