What is the best way to use kick down?, I had no Idea what this was and
did not understand why is not going any faster, It has been 2 times when
i give too much power too fast. I have not drive automatic before. But loving it!

 

Automatic transmissions kick down to a lower gear to make use of the greater power delivered at the engine’s higher rpm; this typically occurs when you attempt to accelerate from a constant speed, as if to pass.


Kick down just means the transmission is changing gears based on throttle input. If you're in a higher gear, say just cruising along and you press the pedal hard and fast enough the transmission will "kick down" into a lower gear to provide more acceleration. There is no "best way" to use it, it's all automatic.

 

Okey, thanks is it best to use when driving up hill, mountains? to give more acceleration?

 

You don't "use" it per se. It's a built in function of the transmission. The vehicle will use it when it needs to based on driver input. It is to give a boost of acceleration during passing conditions or you want a quick increase of speed.

 

The Caliber uses a CVT transmission. it doesn't have gears like most transmissions. It has two self adjusting pulleys and a metal style belt. It is designed to keep the rpm at peak power depending on how far you push the pedal. It is a bit weird feeling at first, but you get used to it.