Shifting
Change the gear position based on your driving needs.
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Electronic Gear Selector
Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple
button interface. Apply the brake pedal
and select a gear.
Park (P):
Press the (P) button to put the vehicle in Park.
Reverse (R):
Pull back the (R) button to put the vehicle in
Reverse.
Neutral (N):
Press the (N) button to put the vehicle in Neutral.
Transmission is not locked.
Drive (D)/S
Position(D/S):
Used for normal driving (D) or driving in Sequential
mode (S). Press D/S once for normal driving.
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the electronic gear selector response
may be slow. Always apply the brake pedal before shifting into Park (P),
and confirm that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator before
releasing the brake.
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park
(P) is engaged.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed that
(P) is shown on the gear position indicator.
When you change from D to R and vice versa, or want to change to Park
(P), come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal applied. Operating
the gear buttons before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can
damage the transmission.
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Car wash mode
Follow the procedure below to use a conveyor-style car wash where you or
an attendant do not remain in the vehicle. Make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position. You should inform the car wash attendant of this
procedure.
1. With the engine running, press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select (N), then release the button to display N (Neutral) hold mode
on the multi-information display.
3. Press and hold (N) again for two seconds.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed while the vehicle is in car
wash mode, the power mode will change to ACCESSORY .
Auto Idle Stop
*1
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the
vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating
conditions. The indicator (green) comes on at this time.
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Activating Auto Idle Stop
When the vehicle stops with the gear position in Drive (D) and the brake
pedal is pressed, the engine turns off and the auto idle stop indicator
appears.
• If you put the transmission into Park (P) after the Auto Idle Stop
activates, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate even if the brake
pedal is released. If you change the gear position, the engine may
automatically restart.
• If you release the brake pedal, turn the steering wheel, or press the
accelerator pedal, the engine restarts and the vehicle begins to move.
Auto idle stop may not activate (or the
engine may automatically restart)
when the engine is warming up, the air
conditioning system is on, the 12V
battery is charging, or when other
conditions are met. For a complete list
of conditions, see your Owner's
Manual at owners.acura.com or
acura.ca.
*1 - If equipped
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