ETC Button

What does the ETC button do and when do you use it? The manual doesn't say anything about when and why it is used.

 

I always use it in my first gen

 

Have yet to even try it. With over 1k miles.

 

I use it when I need more pep. Changes the shift points of the transmission. Seems to keep my RPMs around 1800-2000 instead of the 1200 or so.

 

Pg 196

 

etcetera etcetera etcetera

 

The salesman I saw today said the ECT button turned on the outlet in the bed ..

 

Plus he said the Limited came with power seats. The running boards came with the tech package. And crawl control was an option on the Sport..LOL

I was just there to drive it though..then I just started asking questions to see what answers I would get..

 

Towing, hauling, etcetera

 

Slight thread rebirth....
on my 1st gen my ECT stopped working, or at least the dash light isn't coming on anymore. Eh, It's not working. Is there a fuse associated with this? I can't find anything about fuses on any manual (Chilton's or otherwise). Some body please point me in the correct direction. Thanks.

 

And ignored. .

 

Willie,

You are asking in the 3rd Gen forum. You need to ask in the 1st Gen forum. You are likely to find more knowledgeable help over there.

 

As a proud owner of a new '16 SR edition with the 2.7L I use it full time. I like the shift points allowing the engine to rev up a little higher and I like it downshifting quicker when I need to go around someone or get up a hill without losing speed. The only thing I DON'T like is having to switch it on EVERYTIME I get in and start it up. The earlier models had a "always on" mode. Now they always default back to off. If anyone knows a simple "hack" to keep it on full time I would love to hear from you.
Also, I get better mileage because it allows for a "lighter" foot.

 

I have been holding off till after I get 1,000 miles on the truck before I try out the ECT button.

 

I wouldn't worry about it. It's not like a Nox injection system or anything. It just changes the shift points of the transmission. If anything the higher revs keep you from lugging the motor which is probably worse than revving. [Pulled that out of my... well it's just my opinion, let's leave it at that]

 

The manual actually does tell you what it's for and how to use it.

 

I used it several times when using a light trailer to haul some brush. It's just like my old Silverado's Tow/Haul mode. Works great...I can see a difference In the shift/rpm's. Stay's in gear longer and doesn't keep shifting "hunting" gears so much. Also, better off the start like from stop signs.

 

I'm fond of the ECT button.