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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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What exactly does this button do. I couldn't find it in the owners manual. I know the "snow" is for traction....but what does the "ECT POWER" do????
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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The ECT button changes the RPM's the trans. shifts at. Snow will make it shift at low RPM's while Power will let the engine rev higher before shifting.
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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This is one of those buttons that doesn't require owners manual Flip it and enjoy to be pushed into your seat with a power boost I think it forces gears to shift faster and as mentioned above revs the engine higher. Not the gas friendly, but sure is fun from a stop at red light!!!
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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It also holds off upshifting on coasting - increases engine braking and keeping rpms up.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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I definitely feel the difference coming off the red lights.....lol. Thanks for the info fellas.
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