The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ) B# k+ _1 {) e0 C# g5 I
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, & ~. H& p! ]+ o( uthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 8 ?8 [ l2 F1 m- {2 Spower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in / r+ J) x9 r7 hthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, # {: X' M# v1 y) T2 M# c' }
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch * H# l5 F, _3 f0 q. ^/ \- \is OFF.