Acura Integra 1987, Manual

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Shifting the Automatic (cont'd)
Driving Technique
D4-4th
Use the D
4
range for normal in-town and highway driving. The car
will start off in 1st and shift automatically to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
The further down you push the accelerator, the later the transmis­
sion will shift and the faster the car will accelerate.
NOTE: Your 4 speed automatic transmission is equipped with a
torque converter and lock-up clutch. The lock-up clutch operates in
4th gear after acceleration is complete and the vehicle speed is
over 30 mph (48 km/h). This ensures maximum transmission effi­
ciency and minimum fuel consumption. Because of this, you may
notice what feels like an extra shift as the clutch engages in top
gear; this is normal.
D3-3rd
Use of D
3
will allow the transmission to start off in 1st and shift
automatically to 2nd and 3rd. Use D
3
when climbing grades to pre­
vent the transmission from ''hunting'' between 3rd and 4th gear;
or when increased braking is needed.
NOTE: If rapid acceleration is necessary, depress the accelerator
to the floor; the transmission will automatically shift down accor­
ding to load and engine speed. This applies to both D
4
and D
3
ranges.
2-2nd
Use 2nd gear for increased engine braking when driving downhill,
and increased power when driving uphill; also for driving on slip­
pery roads, and freeing the car from mud or sand, where
1
st gear
could provide too much power and cause skidding or wheelspin.
The maximum recommended speed in 2nd gear is 62 mph (100
km/h).
R-Reverse
CAUTION: Shift into or out of reverse only after the car has come
to a complete stop; the transmission may be damaged if you shift
while the car is moving.
P-Park
C A U TIO N : Use this position when starting the engine, or when
parking. Shift to Park only when the car is C O M P L E T E L Y stop­
ped.
N-Neutral
Use when starting the engine or during prolonged idling in traffic.
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