The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 5 }2 \0 t9 j( \ }( r
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, ' y5 l, p6 }1 W2 n% hthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher: i* Y1 r; ]$ R
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in & D# _( W* y; @' B: O, R
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, v5 H! B" p/ I. P
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 2 _2 Z3 O/ H" i& G8 I+ {is OFF.