2012 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 388

Driving with the Paddle Shifters Using the Paddle Shifters in the S position (Sequential Shift Mode) With the shift lever in the S position, you can select the sequential shift mode to shift gears; much like a manual transmission using the paddle shifters, but without a clutch pedal. To enter the sequential shift mode, press the release button on the front of the shift lever, move the lever to the S position, then pull either paddle shifter. To cancel the sequential shift mode and return to the ordinary automatic transmission, move the shift lever from the S position. When moving the shift lever, be careful not to operate incorrectly. While you are driving in the sequential shift mode, the transmission will not automatically return to ordinary automatic transmission. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR When you accelerate from a stop, the transmission starts in first gear, and you must manually upshift between first and fifth gears. Make sure you upshift before the engine speed reaches the tachometer's red zone. The transmission remains in the selected gear (5, 4, 3, 2, or 1). There is no automatic downshift when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. When you are driving in 4th or 5th gear, the transmission downshifts to the lower gear under the following conditions: ● ''M'' INDICATOR When you move the shift lever from ''D'' to ''S'' and pull either paddle shifter, the gear position indicator displays ''M'' along with the selected gear number. To upshift, pull the ＋ (right) paddle shifter. To downshift, pull the － (left) paddle shifter. The vehicle slows down to a certain speed. You press the brake pedal. ● 382