The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 4 k4 P7 K- J3 n* n* f0 {- zchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,' o% u' ^- h, A% j. Y2 G
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher4 l9 L* J( u) t0 }3 \7 I
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in $ r3 N9 F% g3 Z- B8 l' v* i) b( mthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 2 S& ]; N5 q' S* {) o! a
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch " H" C' |# g: E
is OFF.