Recommended shift speeds

Upshift according to the following chart:

The instrument cluster will show the current selected gear you are in.
In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall, the SST will automatically make some downshifts even if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time.
Although the SST will make some downshifts for you, it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as the SST determines that the engine will not be damaged from over-revving.

Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting.
See also:
Ride & Handling
The optional Sport Appearance Package includes 18-inch aluminum wheels and a
sport suspension, and the result is a notably firm ride — think all-wheel-drive
Acura TL suspension tuning, not Lexus E ...
MyKey restricted features
Standard settings – these settings cannot be changed
• The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder is activated
until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety
Restrai ...
Intelligent access key (ia key)
Your vehicle is equipped with two
intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks and the
remote start system. The IA key
must be in the vehicle to activate
the push button start syste ...
