The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 2 T% d- ]+ S& b1 ]% K8 {changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,, U; ?! ~# F1 W0 A' Q) a- j
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher ! p2 G9 J' b# M; i# Gpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ) e* ?* ]+ X# T4 {& T2 athis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ) Q+ Y3 K. b5 E# h( w: m5 E
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch & Z5 w0 u1 p/ `* t! a7 pis OFF.