The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 0 N2 E+ W( Q8 }& j4 W
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,$ }- q. f# s6 r2 W8 ~* G
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher: O4 ~9 T6 v8 D1 S) b% _" f
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in $ x0 }1 y D* W' R. q( c
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 7 o% r0 t" p5 }5 u. C) s/ r( X: }" ~to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch ) i+ X' R) G! i4 T4 eis OFF.