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Kick-down, function - GF27.10-P-2010R

TRANSMISSION 722.6 in MODEL 230 up to 31.5.02 

Fig 1: Identifying ME-SFI [ME] Control Module, ETC Control Module And Kickdown Switch
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Operation 

The driver's wish for the maximum vehicle acceleration is met by the kickdown function.

When the kick-down switch (S16/6) is operated via the electronic accelerator a CAN signal is passed from the ME-SFI control module (N3/10) to the ETC control module (N15/3).

Based on this information the ETC control module (N15/3) actuates the solenoid valves so that the upshifts and downshifts take place at higher engine speeds in order to achieve maximum performance.

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