Shift Patterns: Downshifts
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Under certain conditions the transmission will downshift automatically to a lower gear range (without moving the transmission range selector lever). There are 4 categories of automatic downshifts; Coastdown, Torque Demand, Forced or Kickdown shifts and grade braking.