The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") & F' M1 r; L# _* R: tchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,3 ] c5 p* R$ _8 M$ E. Z$ i
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher) g! T4 j/ X3 E1 I9 u- F! d( X
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in / i5 G0 Z! X" S
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, - [5 y5 J$ `; R8 F: m) m' z
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 7 N0 d- L1 t) j9 I8 |is OFF.