Definitions for "Kickdown"
(KD) A British term for a forced downshift, i.e., a device on a automatic transmission which allows the driver to switch to a lower gear during hill climbing or passing. Instead of manually moving the gear selector, he simply pushes down hard on the accelerator. This gear is sometimes called " passing gear"
A downshift in the automatic transmission caused by depressing the throttle sharply.
A device used on automatic transmissions which allows a lower gear to be selected for improved acceleration by fully depressing the accelerator.
Access to underlying low-level functionality.