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Old 12-29-15, 03:44 PM
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Just purchased a 2007 RX350 w/front wheel drive. We just had our first snow storm in Boston. The manual says to use the ECT SNOW switch when it's slippery. Around here, it's slippery a LOT! What exactly does that switch do? Should I leave it on the majority of the time will my mileage get worse?

Is it acting in effect, like 4-wheel drive?

Anyone with front wheel drive offer snow performance critique?

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It starts the car off in second gear to prevent wheel slippage. It has no effect on top speed.
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Thanks ericg for that info. Appreciate it!
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