The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") D1 p! ]+ Q# M( T
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 6 O- R% \1 `: tthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher # o: s% p. z: {( X9 upower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ( ~, }# V0 d2 v2 _this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 2 H( E# y5 b# l/ z7 } m3 d/ @to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch # P% z8 Q6 Q8 B) u2 x9 H
is OFF.