The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") % j8 v3 h/ B) s: i' O( }) I# V
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,0 E- X. R9 y M! W4 X3 U
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher : Q2 n( |- ~0 Ypower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ) H* i; ~/ t7 ?9 h# U8 xthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, + R/ W% I; Y8 t/ C4 q4 h7 }! P7 L
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch # ?; s6 p0 Q" B* `0 F+ ]9 ais OFF.