Shift Patterns: Kickdown
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For maximum acceleration, the driver can force a downshift by pressing the accelerator pedal to the floor. A forced downshift into 2nd gear is possible below 88 km/h (55 mph). Below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) a forced kickdown to 1st gear will occur. For all shift speeds, specifications are subject to variation due to tire size and engine calibration requirements.