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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission*
DrivingContinuously Variable Transmission*
When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator peda l while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, es pecially on slippery roads and curves.
1Precautions While Driving
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.
NOTICE
The following can damage the under spoilerY
•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving towards the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes
■Creeping
■Kickdown
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift positions
Continuously variable transmission models
1Shifting
You cannot change the pow er mode from ON to
VEHICLE OFF unless the shift position is in
( P.
The vehicle may move ve ry slightly even in
(N while
the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pe dal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Drive
Used:
●For normal driving●When temporarily driving in the
7-speed manual shift mode
Park
Used when parking or starting the
engine
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Release Button
Drive (SH
Used:
●For better acceleration●To increase engine braking●When going up or down hills●When driving in the 7-speed
manual shift mode
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■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change the shift position from (D to (R
and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever be fore the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Use the shift position indicator to check the lever
position before pulling away.
If the transmission system indicator blinks when
driving, in any shift positi on, there is a problem with
the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the ta chometer red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happe ns, 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.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift posit ion is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the corr ect shift position before
driving.
Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)
Press the shift lever release button and shift. Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release
button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever release button. M
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
Tachometer Red Zone
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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change betw een 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shi fter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the transmi ssion is in (S:
The shift mode goes into the 7- speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer red
zone, the transmission au tomatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manual shi ft mode, move the shift position from
(S to
(D or pull the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds. When the 7-speed manual shift
mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift in dicator will turn off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode17-Speed Manual Shift Mode
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up; The engine sp eed reaches the lowest
threshold of the hi gher speed position.
Shift Down; The engine sp eed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the tachometer
red zone, the transmission shifts up automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back
to the normal
( D driving mode.
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Driving
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation17-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operati on makes a single speed
change.
To change continuously, re lease the paddle shifter
before pulling it agai n for the next speed.
The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or
down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its
allowable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
(- Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)( + Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
Downshifting when pulling
the
( - paddle shifter
(Changes to lower speed
number) Upshifting when pulling
the (
+ paddle shifter
(Changes to higher speed
number)
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Shifting
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into
(R, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a mo ment. This stops the gears so they do not
“grind.”
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
■Shift Lever Operation
Manual transmission models
1Shift Lever Operation
NOTICE
Do not shift to (R before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to
( R before stopping can damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make su re the engine will not
go into the tachometer red zone. Should this occur, it
can severely dama ge your engine.
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.
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Adjusts the engine’s RPM to match the optimal speed of the gear that is about to be
engaged.
2 Acura Integrated Dynamics System P. 449
■Limitations
The rev match system will not activate under the following conditions:
• You are shifting into a lower gear, but th e system has determined that the engine
will over rev.
• You are shifting into 1st gear from a higher gear.
• Engine RPM is low and you are shifting in to a lower gear in sequential order.
• The system has determined that the engine will be at idling speed after you have
shifted into a higher gear.
• The clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
The rev match system may deac tivate if the clutch pedal is fully depressed for a
extended period of time.
■Rev Match System1 Rev Match System
You can turn off the rev match system using the
audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 359
If you depress the accele rator pedal while changing
gears, the system may give priority to inputs from the
accelerator pedal depending on the amount of
depression of the accelerator pedal.
If the message below appears, there may be a
problem with the system. The rev match system may
not operate, but you ca n perform regular gear
shifting. Have the system checked by a dealer.
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The manual transmission has a lockout mech anism that stops you from accidentally
shifting into
(R from a forward gear while the ve hicle is moving above a certain
speed.
If you cannot shift to
(R when the vehicle is stopped, do the following:
1.Depress the clutch pedal, move the shift
lever all the way to the left, and shift to
(R.
2. If you still cannot shift into
(R, apply the
parking brake, and set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into
(R.
4. Keep depressing the clutch pedal and start
the engine.
■Reverse Lockout1Reverse Lockout
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you have to
go through this procedure repeatedly.
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Acura Integrated Dynamics System
Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicl e. There are three modes to select from:
COMFORT , NORMAL , and SPORT .
Turn the Dynamic Mode switch to select COMFORT, NORMAL or SPORT . The
mode you have selected appears on the driver information interface.
■Selecting the Dynamic Mode
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
1Acura Integrated Dynamics System
The mode may not be able to be changed when:
•The vehicle is turning
•The VSA ® system is activating
•There is a problem with the engine, transmission,
the brake system, the VSA® , or the EPS
SPORT
Mode
NORMAL
Mode
COMFORT
Mode
Dynamic Mode
Switch
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Driving
■Mode descriptions
Each mode has been crafted for different driving styles according to the following chart.
■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is saved according to the following chart. Each keyless remote has its own mode saved.
ModeFunctionGauge Color
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decreased steering effortBlue
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhite
SPORTEnhances vehicle response through increased steering effort, heightened
throttle response, and modifi ed active sound control
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System w ill stay disabled regardless of
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 455
Red
Last Dynamic ModeNext Dynamic Mode
COMFORTCOMFORT
NORMAL or SPORTNORMAL
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