The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") % W8 f: b$ `) Q3 \$ r M3 M! W7 G
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 3 [- Y- ~* C; uthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher0 a) I- z4 {* I, A% t
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in & x% j. d2 @# }* Y6 p- D% [% Cthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 3 v8 b; U' C; r( tto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch ( c/ F9 M3 w! H8 i& z+ iis OFF.