The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ; f+ x- G9 q- \# ~8 ?* h+ Bchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,: b% N, g. g G1 d+ [
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 5 L- p# L8 t7 v8 m" @4 c& k: x* B* vpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 4 Z2 `% _/ q$ M# a+ D
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, : t4 t) Q9 E+ V+ ]2 m! _3 ?: U% }to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 8 a4 p% G( `1 N7 k \
is OFF.