What does the ECT button on the Toyota Camry mean?
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ECT is the transmission electronic control mode switch. When turned on, it operates in a sporty mode with increased torque but higher fuel consumption; when turned off, it functions in an economical mode, saving more fuel. Pressing the ECT button during rapid acceleration or downhill driving can automatically complete the downshifting process. Here are some additional details: 1. For example, when driving downhill in D gear, the vehicle speed may become too high, and frequent braking can cause the brake pads to overheat and the system to fail. Pressing the ECT button and applying the first brake will automatically downshift the transmission, keeping it within 3rd gear. 2. Lightly and gently press the accelerator and maintain it. The engine and the ECT electronically controlled automatic transmission will work in harmony to gradually increase speed, keeping the engine at just over 2000 RPM, while the transmission smoothly shifts gears to accelerate. 3. Press the accelerator slightly faster and deeper, then gradually ease off and maintain the desired speed. The engine and the ECT electronically controlled automatic transmission will work in harmony to accelerate more quickly, with the transmission smoothly and responsively shifting gears. 4. Press the accelerator faster and deeper, then gradually ease off and maintain the desired speed. Again, it's important to ease off the accelerator to keep the engine at just over 2000 RPM. Excessive speed and frequent braking can cause the brake pads to overheat and the system to fail. Pressing the ECT button and applying the first brake will automatically downshift the transmission.