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Definition of kick-down in English: kick-downnoun British A device for changing gear in a motor vehicle with automatic transmission by full depression of the accelerator. Example sentencesExamples - Of course, you can change gear manually, but then you'll only have use of the gear engaged - whereas newer gearbox designs allow access to lower ratios in the kick-down mode.
- Yes, you can liven it up a little by flooring the pedal to go for auto kick-down, but, if you adopt such tactics, be warned that the car is rear-wheel drive and has the power to push you off a straight line on greasy surfaces.
- But I could also do the same in the auto mode, and quicker, with the accelerator kick-down.
- However in situations like overtaking, a kick-down function immediately releases the engine's full power.
- Some other manufacturers use a system which leaves lower gears still available for kick-down use, a better solution for the average driver.
- The motor in this car accelerates so smoothly for passing, using the sport mode of the six-speed automatic transmission allows quicker kick-downs, and you can also manually shift to a lower gear.
- Even then, the frequent kick-downs required for fuel-efficient operation in city driving may put off a lot of drivers.
- However, the response from the kick-down is almost instantaneous, dropping down two or three gears to give instant punch when needed.
- Full power is available whenever needed by pressing the pedal to the kick-down position.
- Responding to the kick-down of the auto box, the motor revs powerfully but quietly, as good as any petrol-drinker, and leaps eagerly forward on seemingly endless reserves of torque.
- The auto box is great around town although the delay in reacting to kick-downs might make your passengers think you're a bit of a lead-foot.
- Upchanging was quite seamless, and even with full throttle kick-downs there were no nasty thumps to upset grandma in the back.
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