2013 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 246

uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 RDX QRG ■ Shift Lever Operation Tachometer's red zone 1 Shift Lever Operation NOTICE Shift Lever Position Indicator When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission. Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away. Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving, a blinking transmission indicator indicates a transmission problem. Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible. (M (Sequential Shift mode) Indicator/ Gear Position Indicator TOC Driving Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release button to shift. Shift without pressing the shift lever release button. The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a slight jolt. It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is held down. Depress the brake pedal first. Press the shift lever release button and shift. Index Continued 245