The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") . N: k5 X$ E- `- T: t# U
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,) I# Y/ B$ ~1 Q/ z0 `! d8 e
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher ) L" {6 [ {$ Z' cpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in $ I1 |* Y2 Y4 x9 Q' {3 Dthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, " ]/ p0 T3 P `) v: L* qto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch ! U1 e( Z, V7 S0 Uis OFF.