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Kick-down
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.
Kick-down is used when maximum accelera-
tion is needed, such as for overtaking.
To prevent overrevving, the gearbox control
program has a protective downshift inhibitor
which prevents the kick-down function.
The kick-down function cannot be used in
manual gear position.
Safety systems
Cars with an automatic gearbox have special
safety systems:
Keylock
To remove the remote control key from the
ignition switch, the gear selector must be in the
P position. The key is locked in all other posi-
tions.
Parking position (P)
Stationary car with engine running:
–
Keep your foot on the brake pedal when
moving the gear selector to another posi-
tion.
06 Starting and driving
Automatic gearbox
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