The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") . j p2 I1 R6 \% T. P8 K
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,/ E! S$ H; u- ?' e, C/ o: T
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher8 L0 ]( ?) n8 n6 l4 V
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 2 I) N! j& Z* Y4 C7 Y
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ( e9 c8 v0 r" s- U; g1 @/ d9 L4 i: O
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch / @7 ]+ D$ `( W* i
is OFF.