The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 5 y2 A8 Q" S" f9 L; y [) jchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 6 X8 x) F0 K8 J9 pthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher4 W/ y7 R# N& |& X
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ) o7 l* A. q4 _9 E* `, b5 g/ [$ W/ nthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, / V1 j4 p5 Q: r" ~ ~' G
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch ( k# _7 _" I; p7 @is OFF.