PWR/2ND Buttons
04-17-2006, 09:13 AM
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I have a 1997 Land Cruiser and always knew the PWR/2ND buttons were there (near the handbrake). But, believe it or not, I never bothered to press them to see what they would do.
When my dad was buying the car, I remember asking the mechanic what they were for and he gave me a dumb answer that made him sound stupid. It was something like "PWR gives it more power and 2ND START makes it start in 2nd."
I pressed the 2ND button and on the speedometer it says "2nd STRT." Then when I accelerated, I guess the car starts in second. It's as if you were to put a standard car in 2nd gear and then release the clutch. My question is, what's the use of this?
Also, I tried the PWR button and didn't feel any difference. Can anyone explain these two buttons? Thanks! Sorry if my story/examples were confusing!
When my dad was buying the car, I remember asking the mechanic what they were for and he gave me a dumb answer that made him sound stupid. It was something like "PWR gives it more power and 2ND START makes it start in 2nd."
I pressed the 2ND button and on the speedometer it says "2nd STRT." Then when I accelerated, I guess the car starts in second. It's as if you were to put a standard car in 2nd gear and then release the clutch. My question is, what's the use of this?
Also, I tried the PWR button and didn't feel any difference. Can anyone explain these two buttons? Thanks! Sorry if my story/examples were confusing!
Wheels less likely to break traction with a 2nd gear start.
David
04-17-2006, 10:22 AM
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the pwr button allows the tranny to shift at higher RPMs & downshift quicker. Makes a big difference when passing on the highway (or driving like me in the city - lol)
the 2nd gear button is handy when you are really in the muck or snow
the 2nd gear button is handy when you are really in the muck or snow
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