The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") , f( ?' n2 v* Z* X5 x; T
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,- z" J7 |$ z& j) @
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher2 A( ]7 o W# a- W* I: K; _" l
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 6 L+ B' C) C) N5 U5 F) W7 y2 J8 Q
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, + P3 W8 X6 w P& p7 m( }+ {+ ?
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch + @6 z+ T+ ^1 m* m& b( E& ris OFF.