Acura 2001 MDX Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 218)

− −These positions

are similar to D , except when you

select the D position, only the first

four gears are selected. When you

select D , only the first three gears

are selected. D can also keep the

transmission from cycling between

fourth and fifth gears in stop-and-go

driving, and D can keep the

transmission from cycling between

third and fourth gears.

This position locks

the transmission in second gear. It

does not downshift to first gear

when you come to a stop. Second

gives you more power when climbing,

and increased engine braking when

going down steep hills. Use second

gear when starting out on a slippery

surface or in deep snow. It will help

reduce wheelspin.

ForfasteraccelerationwheninD,

D or D , you can get the

transmission to automatically

downshift by pushing the accelerator

pedal to the floor. The transmission

will shift down one or two gears,

depending on your speed.

Use D when you are towing a

trailer. Use D

to provide engine

braking

when going down a

steep hill. D

gives you more power

and increased

engine braking.

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