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2019 Acura ILX Owners Manual - Shifting



Shifting

Change the position based on your driving needs.

  • Shift Lever
  • Paddle Shifters
Parent topic: Driving

■ Shift Lever

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Parent topic: Shifting

Park

Park (P): Used for parking or starting/ stopping the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for better acceleration, increased engine braking, driving in hilly terrain, or paddle shifting.
Notice When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Parent topic: Shift Lever

■Paddle Shifters

Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
Parent topic: Shifting

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