The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") * C# w+ t; ]& e( j3 x- m& W! U% dchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, B8 w( G7 m9 F5 T9 K8 Q
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 1 |. j/ K9 ?) x' @power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in * _% h7 j2 q1 X; Y' @7 U
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 5 R8 p2 y9 {1 E, U9 ^- kto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 0 _9 ^( l' {7 \% s/ F) f% Y9 O% Z
is OFF.