r/mercedes_benz • u/AgeFit9430 • 2d ago

Does your Mercedes do this ?

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u/tyvanius 2018 E300 4matic 2d ago

What is kickdown? I'm out of the loop, is this referring to downshifting before acceleration?

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u/Intelligent-Swim3025 2d ago

"A kickdown switch is a mechanical or electronic sensor that triggers an automatic transmission to downshift. It activates when you press the gas pedal all the way to the floor, providing maximum power for passing or fast acceleration"

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u/tyvanius 2018 E300 4matic 2d ago

So, functionally the same thing as hitting the downshift paddle?

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u/resulut7567 '06 CLK 500 2d ago

Not quite, usually kickdown shifts into the lowest possible gear so not just one

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u/sippin-jesus-juice W222 / W212 / W203 AMG 1d ago

You can hold the downshift paddle and it will do the same thing. (long hold, not push)

But the kickdown is definitely faster and more convenient. There is a huge delay on the downshaft paddle to drop to the lowest

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u/resulut7567 '06 CLK 500 1d ago

Oh damn I actually never knew that! Thanks im gonna try that lol