2009 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 305

Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters, Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System Starting in Second Gear When you are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the (right) paddle shifter to shift to second gear. You will see ''M2'' in the display. Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in deep snow or on a slippery surface. Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD ) System The super handling-all wheel drive (SH-AWD) system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all wheels independently, according to the driving conditions. While the SH-AWD system helps to enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all situations, it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at reasonable speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of safety. SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Driving TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD torque distribution monitor on the multi-information display shows you the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. Each wheel: right front (RF), left front (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. CONTINUED 301 2009 RDX