2009 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 515

Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in D position, you can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters. Downshifting with the paddle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills, and provides more power when climbing uphills. You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm. Driving in the higher gear helps fuel economy. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR Each time you pull (right), the transmission shifts to a higher gear. Pull (left) to downshift. You will see the selected gear number on the instrument panel. To shift up or down, use the (right) or (left) paddle shifter on each side of the steering wheel. When you pull either paddle shifter, the gear position indicator shows you the selected gear number. 512 2009 TL