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Anyone explain ECT SNOW button/functionality?

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Old 01-07-15, 08:04 AM
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Default Anyone explain ECT SNOW button/functionality?

Ok, so I have the ECT SNOW on the dash. What does it do? Or at least, what is it supposed to do?/

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This prior thread explains it:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...t-snow-do.html
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That thread goes off on a few tangents...Basically snow mode controls the accelerator response and transmission to prevent you from accelerating too quickly and slipping. Try it out in a parking lot...If you are in snow mode and floor the gas, you will still accelerate very slowly.
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