2013 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 248

uu When Driving u Shifting 2013 RDX QRG ■ Second gear lock mode If you pull the (+ paddle shifter while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear position will be locked in 2nd gear. This makes it easier to pull away on slippery surfaces such as snow covered roads. To cancel the 2nd gear lock mode, pull the - paddle shifter, or move the shift lever from (S to (D . ■ Sequential Shift Mode Operation - Paddle Shifter (+ Paddle Shifter 1 Sequential Shift Mode Operation Each paddle shift operation makes a single gear change. (Shift up) To change gears continuously, release the paddle shifter before pulling it again for the next gear. Recommended Shift Points Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel economy and effective emission control. Shift Up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Normal Acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) (Shift down) TOC Driving Downshifting when pulling the - paddle shifter. (Changes to a lower gear.) Upshifting when pulling the (+ paddle shifter. (Changes to a higher gear.) The gear position indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear shifting range. Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift down while the indicator is blinking. Index 247