Honda 2010 Ridgeline Owner's Manual page 421

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Drive (D) Use this position for
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your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 5) for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up faster.
Drive (D ) To use D , press the
−
3 3
D button when the shift lever is in
3
the ''D'' position. This position is simi-
lar to D, except only the first three
gears are selected instead of all five.
Use D when towing a trailer in hilly
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terrain, or to provide engine braking
when going down a steep hill. D can
also keep the transmission from
cycling between third and fourth
gears in stop-and-go driving.
Automatic Transmission
Second (2) This position locks
−
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop.
Use second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
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going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
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