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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 10th gears without releasing your
hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential mode.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mo de momentarily, and the sequential mode
gear selection indicator will come on.
When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by
(- paddle shifter and the lower
gear is available, the trans mission properly selects single or double gear change.
Once you start traveling at a constant sp eed, the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds or push the button to return to
normal drive.
■When the transmi ssion is in (S
The vehicle will go into th e sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatica lly shifts up to the next gear.
• You can cancel this mode by holding the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds or
push the button.
• You can cancel this mode turning the Dy namic Mode switch to select any other
dynamic mode ( SNOW, COMFORT , NORMAL , SPORT) or push the button
to return to Drive mode.
When the sequential mode is cancel ed, the sequential mode indicator and
sequential mode gear selection indicator go off.
■Sequential Mode
D/S
D/S
D/S
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■Sequential Mode Operation1Sequential Mode Operation
Each paddle shif t operation makes a single or double
gear change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.
If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmissi on system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indi cator is blinking.
When the transmission is in
( S and SPORT or
INDIVIDUAL mode, to prioritize the engine
performance enhancement, the transmission may
not allow for shifting up while the engine speed is
low.
Sequential Mode Gear
Selection Indicator
Downshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a lower gear)Upshifting when pulling
the paddle shifter.
(Changes to a higher gear)
Paddle Shifter
(Shift down) Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
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Acura Integrated Dynamics System
Modifies the dynamic character of the vehicl e. There are five modes to select from:
SNOW , COMFORT , NORMAL , SPORT, and INDIVIDUAL .
Turn the Dynamic Mode switch to select SNOW, COMFORT, NORMAL or SPORT .
Press the button to select INDIVIDUAL. The mode you have selected appears on
the audio/information screen.1 Acura Integrated Dynamics System
The mode may not be able to be change when:
•The vehicle is turning
•The VSA ® system is activating
•There is a problem with the engine, transmission,
the brake system, the VSA ®, the EPS, and the SH-
AWD®
*
* Not available on all models
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■Selecting the Dynamic Mode
Audio/information interface
INDIVIDUAL Setting screen 2 P. 455
Changing modes
alters the screen
on the driver
information
interface.
Dynamic Mode
Switch
Rotate
Push
Press and hold
Press the or button on
the True Touchpad Interface
2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 244
Button
COMFORT
Mode
SNOW
Mode
SPORT Mode
NORMAL
Mode
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■Mode descriptions
Each mode has been crafted for different driving styles according to the following chart.
*1:Interior accent light only available if equipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
*2:Different gauges will display based on th e Acura Integrated Dynamics System mode.2Instrument Panel P. 13
ModeFunctionAccent Light Color*1Instrument Panel Gauges Shown
SNOWMaximizes controllability thr ough reduced throttle response
When in Snow, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
WhiteTachometer, Speedometer
COMFORTMaximizes driver comfort through decreased steering effortBlueNo analog gauges
NORMALBalanced response for everyday useWhiteTachometer, Speedometer
SPORTEnhances vehicle response thro ugh increased steering effort,
heightened throttle response, mo dified active sound control,
and more responsive handling (if SH-AWD® is equipped)
When in SPORT, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay
disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button
2Auto Idle Stop P. 457
RedPower Monitor, Tachometer,
Speedometer
INDIVIDUALEach category can be customized separately to suit the
driver’s preference
2Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings P. 455
Blue, white, or red
2Customizing the
INDIVIDUAL Settings
P. 455
Follows COMFORT , NORMAL ,
or SPORT and is customized in
the INDIVIDUAL Settings
2 Customizing the
INDIVIDUAL Settings
P. 455
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■Next start-up mode
The mode for the next start-up is saved acco rding to the following chart. Each keyless access remote has it’s own mode saved.
*1:Interior accent light only available if eq uipped. Interior accent light changes with Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is
set to Dynamic Mode .
2Customized Features P. 345
2 Lighting area of the accent light P. 454
Last Dynamic ModeNext Dynamic ModeWelcome Accent Light Color*1
SNOWNORMALWhite
COMFORTCOMFORTBlue
NORMAL or SPORTNORMALWhite
INDIVIDUAL (via COMFORT )COMFORTBlue
INDIVIDUAL (via SNOW, NORMAL or
SPORT)NORMALWhite
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■Lighting area of the accent light
Interior accent light only available if eq uipped. Interior accent light changes with
Dynamic Mode only when Accent Light Theme is set to Dynamic Mode.
2Customized Features P. 345
Lighting Area of the Accent Light
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You can customize the INDIVIDUAL settings linked to your current keyless access remo te. Each keyless access remote has it’s own settings.
1. Push and hold the button to enter INDIVIDUAL mode and open the INDIVIDUAL settings.
2Selecting the Dynamic Mode P. 451
2.Drag to highlight the setting catego ry icon and click the A-zone touchpad to display the setting screen.
3. Drag to highlight the desired setting and clic k the A-zone touchpad to change the setting.
u Press the button to return to INDIVIDUAL settings screen.
u Press the button to return to the audio/information screen.
2True Touchpad Interface P. 245
■Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings
Swipe to highlight the
setting category icon and
click the A-zone touchpad
INDIVIDUAL Setting screen When Engine is selected
Button
Current setting
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