Shift Patterns

Downshifts

Under normal conditions, the transmission will downshift automatically to a lower gear range (without moving the selector lever). There are 3 categories of automatic downshifts:

• Coastdown
• Torque demand
• Forced or kickdown shifts

Coastdown

The coastdown downshift occurs when the vehicle is coasting down to a stop.

Torque Demand

The torque demand downshift occurs (automatically) during part throttle acceleration when the demand for torque is greater than the engine can provide at that gear ratio.

Kickdown

For maximum acceleration, the driver can force a downshift by pressing the accelerator pedal to the floor. A forced downshift into a lower gear is possible below calibrated speeds. Specifications for downshift speeds are subject to variations due to tire size, engine and transmission calibration requirements.