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Kick-down function
Kick-down
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can be used when maximum
acceleration is needed such as for overtaking.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the
way to the floor (beyond the position normally
regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is
immediately engaged. This is known as kick-
down.
If the accelerator is released from the kick-
down position, the gearbox automatically
changes up.
Safety function
To prevent over-revving of the engine, the
gearbox control program has a protective
downshift inhibitor.
The gearbox does not permit downshifting/
kick-down which would result in an engine
speed high enough to damage the engine.
Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift
down in this way at high engine speed – the
original gear remains engaged.
On kick-down the car can shift down one or
more steps at a time, depending in engine
speed. The car shifts up when the engine has
reached is maximum engine speed in order to
prevent engine damage.
Related information
Automatic gearbox (p. 446)
•
10
Only possible with automatic gearbox.
Launch function*
Launch can be used when maximum acceler-
ation is required from stationary. The function
is available in the following drive modes:
Dynamic
,
Comfort
and
Individual
Activate Launch
Make sure the car is stationary and the wheels
are pointing straight forward.
1.
Move to gear position D.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. Then fully depress the accelerator pedal.
4. Release the brake pedal within 2 seconds.
NOTE
If the Launch function does not work, wait
a few minutes and let the drivetrain cool
down to working temperature before retry-
ing.
IMPORTANT
The drivetrain is subject to wear and tear
when using Launch and therefore the func-
tion is only available a limited number of
times.
Related information
Automatic gearbox (p. 446)
•
.
STARTING AND DRIVING
453
* Option/accessory.
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