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

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 209, 211, 215, 219, 220 

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 171.4, 203, 230 up to Model Year 8 

TRANSMISSION 722.9 in MODEL 463.303/340/341 

Illustrated on model 230 

Fig 1: Kick-Down Function Chart
G07287822Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Kickdown, function 

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

The kick-down function is activated from a pedal travel at the electronic accelerator > approx. 90 %.

Furthermore the driver can detect an increase in pedal effort at the kick-down point. A kick-down simulator (100) is integrated in the electronic accelerator for this purpose.

The "kick-down" signal is recorded by the accelerator pedal sensor (B37), read in by the ME control unit (N3/10) or the CDI control unit (N3/9) and relayed via the class C controller area network bus (engine compartment) (CAN-C) to the fully integrated transmission control (VGS) control unit (Y3/8n4).

On the basis of this information, the fully integrated transmission control (VGS) control unit (Y3/8n4) actuates the control solenoid valves such that upshift and downshift operations take place at increased engine speed to achieve maximum performance.

Kick-down simulator, location/task GF27.10-P-5108N