The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") O. d! t# L6 G7 u- n
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, % b e) h1 q; S |the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher6 @5 q8 \: e" [* s7 ?
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 4 }# ^) M! a }$ P' j4 ^
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ! e9 I' ~0 {6 r/ d& a
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch - ~8 E+ B# Z3 d5 c/ lis OFF.