The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") / w @+ s$ ?4 \. t2 v
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 4 E5 d2 h# _! u% lthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher* v- I+ `: a B2 f7 ~
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 5 H/ v7 j. b" _- o8 j4 [; @* @) d
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 7 c3 ^4 O8 e) I% X, i
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch * U$ n3 U; r6 ]! V1 v ?; qis OFF.