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Downshift Switch: Description and Operation

KICK-DOWN SWITCH
The KICK-DOWN facility is activated when full downward travel of the accelerator pedal occurs.
Activation of the switch provides a signal to TCM indicating that greater acceleration, and hence a downward gear shift, is required. Switch height is adjustable so that KICK-DOWN can be achieved at a predetermined throttle opening.