2010 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 406

Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in the D position, pulling either paddle shifter switches from the ordinary automatic transmission [drive mode (D)] to the D-paddle shift mode. You can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters. Downshifting gives you more power when climbing, and provides engine braking when going down a steep hill. 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. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR PADDLE SHIFTERS Driving To shift up or down, use the (right) or (left) paddle shifter on either side of the steering wheel. When you pull either paddle shifter, the gear position indicator shows you the selected gear number. CONTINUED 403 2010 RL