2009 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 511

Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shifting : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of ACCESSORY (I). For more information, see pages 178 and 180 . To shift from: P to R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the shift lever release button. Press the shift lever release button. Move the shift lever. RELEASE BUTTON To shift from Park to any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button on the front of the shift lever, then move the lever. You cannot shift out of Park when the ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position. Park (P) This position mechanically locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal. Press the release button on the front of the shift lever to move it. 508 2009 TL