The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") # R3 L( {! r! e) I2 Z) Y) b4 x# H7 Q
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,6 |2 A! e5 U4 J+ E1 N
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher3 w% n3 Q! R! f$ [ x
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in " I; F; }5 Q+ x( U5 J7 |4 \/ W" A/ C. ^this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, / q% ?) `. c% u1 N! K- oto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch * D0 M n# X- ?
is OFF.