2013 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 505

Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) 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. Shifting between first and second gears may occur automatically. Downshifting from second to first with the accelerator pedal off is not allowed. 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 ''M'' INDICATOR Driving 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. CONTINUED 2013 TL 501