The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ) O) v" q+ w7 `$ ]1 N( R1 v
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,3 t/ Q2 ]" y" K$ P; G
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 0 A' z5 A' K |+ f$ j( v" b0 apower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 5 c0 q/ F0 C+ |* N
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 0 j/ u1 J% J& l+ Jto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch ) Y# u! x; E7 ]3 a
is OFF.