The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") $ Z+ L, n$ w2 R
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,9 S! ~9 d( I8 V
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher * u! G. T; Q/ u! _: Mpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 9 @2 a' C! i$ ?4 ]# W2 P
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 6 x3 X# S6 v5 m0 J* G! g4 C# V( B
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 6 U1 q1 }; b; r# C
is OFF.