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Kick-Down Prevention

OPERATION
This function is provided in this form only on the DME M1.3 and hydraulic automatic transmission (not EH transmission). As of a defined vehicle speed (dependent on engine and rear axle gear ratio) a downshift from 4th to 3rd gear is prevented in that the DME control unit deactivates a solenoid valve in the automatic transmission.