ECT stands for Electronically Controlled Transmission. Basically the transmission uses information gathered from the engine and the loads on the transmission and then sets the shift speed on the transmission.
mine is a button on middle council, by emergency brake. says ect
The ect power button lengthens gear ratio and gives a bit of extra power
Should be a button by the emergency brake opposite of the tailgate window roll down button. 1997 4runner...that's mine. Press the ECT switch on the console. From familyzoo My 4 runner is a 92 and the button is just below, and between , the shift levers, between the seats. Push it to reengage the ECT. Light on means the ECT is no longer engaged. Jonathon Press the button that is clearly labeled "ECT". When you want to accelerate quickly, press it again (so the light on the dash is illuminated).
Toggle the POWER button to the left of the gear shifter.
ECT button allow you to switch between Power and Normal mode. Normal mode is more fuel efficient but not as responsive. In Power mode cars become more responsive but consume more fuel.
Electronic Control System
Below the left Air Conditioner vent on a 2004 Tacoma.
press the button that says ECT PWR ON/OFF !! It's on the centre console (close to the gearstick)
ECT is for towing, you activate ECT so your transmission doesn't shift into a higher gear until it reaches a higher minimum rpm. This will create less load on the entire drive train as a whole.
where is the ect pwr button located on a 1997 avalon? the light came on and my husband assumed he must have pushed a button by mistake.
The ECT stands for Electronically Controlled Transmission. In the Normal mode you get better efficency and greater mileage. In the Power Mode the transmission shift points are change to allow for more power, at the expense of mileage. Only use the ECT when you are hauling a heavy load or going up an incline.
Basically adjusts shift points, on power mode, shifts to next higher gear later than in normal mode. Read up on it here if you wish... http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/h16.pdf