hiya people,
got myself a nice gen6 Jap import (UK dweller here) it's an auto 2liter and has these buttons
http://img146.imageshack.us/i/062509223423.jpg/
also this scary red one
http://img230.imageshack.us/i/062509223504.jpg/
the 'pwr' button i've figured out (it lets the engine rev to the redline before shifting gear) and illuminates a sign on the dash that says 'ect-s auto'
the other button lights up a sign that says 'ect-s manu'

anyone?

>>>>DON'T PRESS THE RED BUTTON!>>>>

Just kidding, I have no idea what it does.

"shift lock" it's written there... but since I do not have AT car I don't have idea what it should really do with car...

EDIT: from Wikipedia about automatic transmission modes

"Conventionally, in order to select the mode, the driver would have to move a gear shift lever located on the steering column or on the floor next to him/her. In order to select gears/modes the driver must push a button in (called the shift lock button) or pull the handle (only on column mounted shifters) out."

This post has been edited by malpaso: Jul 14, 2009 - 8:41 AM

The red button is "Electronically Controlled Transmission," which does exactly what you said, it lets the engine rev higher than normal when shifting. My dad's 1998 Avalon has the same feature.

I use it to merge on the highway. =P

thanx guys
but like a complete n00b i failed to spot this thread http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=229 which answered all.... facepalm!

its nothing more than an advanced version of overdrive