What does the ECT button do in a Toyota 4Runner?

What does the ECT button do in a Toyota 4Runner?

ECT = Electronically Controlled Transmission. When activated, the trans shifts at a higher rpm.

What does the ECT PWR button do?

What Does the Toyota ECT PWR Button Do? A component of the new Toyota Tacoma six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, the ECT PWR button will refine the transmission shift points and allow you to reach higher RPM levels before changing gears.

How do you turn off ect?

Located just beneath the Toyota Entune interface, the ECT PWR feature is within easy reach when you are behind the wheel. When activated, an ECT PWR dashboard indicator light comes on to alert you. Simply press the ECT button a second time to cancel the operation and exit power mode.

How do you turn off ECT power on a 4Runner?

To turn off the ECT power in a Toyota 4Runner, push the ECT button, either above the headlight switch or on the center display area depending on which model year. ECT is an acronym for electronically controlled transmission.

When should I use ECT power?

Best used when you need an extra burst of power while towing, the ECT PWR button functions much like the 2016 Toyota Tundra Tow/Haul Mode. A few more driving situations where the ECT PWR will come in handy include merging with freeway traffic, passing vehicles on the highway or climbing steep grades.

Where is the ECT light on a Toyota 4Runner?

If you have a 2nd hen then it should be behind your automatic shifter and have a green stripe across it. You use it when you need te extra power like going uphills, towing and merging/passing. If you have a 3rd gen then your button should be on the dash above the radio.

What does the ECT button do on a Toyota?

Electronically Controlled Transmission. The ECT button on your Toyota stands for Electronically Controlled Transmission. By pushing the ECT button on the console of your Toyota vehicle you are able to toggle the Electronically Controlled Transmission on and off.

Which is the power switch on a Toyota 4Runner?

The switch has a POWER position and NORMAL position. In the POWER position the trans shift points and Torque Converter lock-up occur later. The engine winds out longer, resulting in more power/quicker acceleration. In the NORMAL position, the quicker shift points and earlier TC lock-up result in better MPG.

Where can I find the electronically controlled transmission button?

View our Toyota 4Runner Inventory! Drivers interested in learning more about the Electronically Controlled Transmission button or any of the other great features offered on Toyota brand vehicles should feel free to stop in and see us here at Roberts Toyota.