Kickdown, Status
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Only digital display
The kickdown switch (KD) transmits signals to the control module when the accelerator pedal (AP) is depressed to the kick down position.
Kickdown function is activated depending on the vehicle speed, the gear position and the position of the throttle position (TP) sensor.
OFF = Kickdown is not activated
ON = Kickdown is activated