The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") % b6 n- F" B; s5 w8 Q" n+ E! s r6 {changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, ' e" p5 e% y( B" o" H+ K9 rthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher+ C# Q# d% Z, k- D1 p" h
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in % l6 D# i& k) t5 Z) L2 F# N
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, + u: D: ?0 Y# p1 a' {/ W
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 3 H7 D4 @$ Y" b; ~* F/ D
is OFF.