The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 7 U7 O4 R i; n& ^3 J
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, [6 x, W: }& E# k
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 1 c \4 J5 s. g/ Z: tpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in * A9 [" Y/ F9 j8 _
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, / {! H7 a& `% w7 c; F7 j0 nto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 9 X# @/ @0 A9 X
is OFF.