Overdrive and Kickdown modes what is their function and are they really necessary?
“Overdrive” and “Kickdown” appeared on automatic transmissions to simulate certain manoeuvres and driving style as at manual gearbox. Adaptive automatic transmissions can be deprived of the ability to switch to such modes, as they are programmed to remember the style and driving conditions. However, even with adaptive automatic transmission, many manufacturers set the Overdrive and […]