The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") - D& |+ {7 m# _7 }' ^
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 9 ?% a5 T- d. G9 G- ?5 {the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 3 p. K7 u2 D5 qpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in * p! v! p8 W m2 I
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 9 C* z: v# H% X* b& e% sto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 9 Y4 j& A, ?) \
is OFF.