The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ! i A% i. y: C4 C
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,4 V4 Y+ k( ?5 m: L0 g* c6 m
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher9 P+ R" a$ i# [
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ) G, j1 a( ]5 N; @; s# C7 E
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, # \. G& B5 c4 @1 P% Q6 @
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 0 |- r+ R. a) l/ C+ k4 Qis OFF.