I have a IS250C SE-L. It has the ECT PWR switch and I'm intrigued to find out how it works. Searching through all the forums the general opinion is that when engaged it electronically holds onto the gear longer, thus giving more power at the expense of fuel consumption. However the only difference I have found it to make is when braking at motorway speeds, it seems to drops a gear (to my surprise) increasing the revs. The car doesn't do this in the 'normal' mode. If by engaging the PWR button it effects the mapping does anyone know exactly how?
Thanks in advance, Tony