The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 9 f; s3 L! N- [( x& _
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,' y6 P2 F6 M- W- @. I' W8 Y
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher& l: m$ I5 ]7 b9 D6 _
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in # T/ G" H) J% _; I. Vthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, * z2 O. P( K4 w3 n! d' ]
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch , I8 h4 E5 X6 }+ C- y6 S+ {$ U: v
is OFF.