The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") * B: w+ j( J( b$ ^! u% E
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged," J2 k3 |+ B) f! k% _
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher ! ] v% [3 d& a2 Y8 T) mpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ) ^( t( Y" v/ J! p: R% U6 M- Jthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ' N4 ^) n1 X; [! `) zto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 3 `. ]4 I+ ?, ?$ G3 y& Q5 f. X! A
is OFF.