STARTING AND DRIVING
Press a small screwdriver or similar object
into the hole and hold it down.
Deactivating the automatic
shiftlock7
The kickdown function
Kickdown can be used when maximum
acceleration is needed, e.g. when passing.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed all
the way to the floor (past the normal full accel-
erator position), the transmission will auto-
matically engage kickdown, i.e. immediately
shift down to a lower gear.
If the vehicle does not have electrical current,
the automatic shiftlock may be disengaged
on vehicles equipped with the large gear
selector. The shiftlock cannot be disengaged
on vehicles equipped with the small gear
selector.
Move the gear selector to N and release
the button.
4. Replace the rubber mat.
If the accelerator pedal is released from the
kickdown position, the transmission will auto-
matically shift up again.
Safety function
The transmission control module is equipped
with a downshift protection feature to help
prevent the engine from overheating.
In some conditions, the transmission will pre-
vent downshifting/kickdown if this would lead
to such high engine speed (rpm) that the
engine could be damaged. If the driver still
attempts downshifting or kickdown at a high
rpm, nothing will happen and the original gear
will remain selected.
Overview of small gear selector, where it is not pos-
sible to deactivate the shiftlock.
Large gear selector overview.
Related information
If the vehicle cannot be driven (e.g. due to a
discharged battery), the gear selector must be
moved to the N position so that the vehicle
can be moved.
Shiftlock (p. 401)
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Automatic transmission (p. 396)
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With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one
or more steps at a time depending on the
engine speed. The vehicle upshifts when the
engine reaches its maximum rpm to prevent
engine damage.
Lift the rubber mat in the storage com-
partment in front of the gear selector.
Locate the hole with a spring-loaded but-
ton in the bottom of the compartment.
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 396)
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The function is not available for vehicles with the small gear selector.
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