The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") " h2 b' j5 i$ tchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 3 _$ i! g$ ^2 Rthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 7 Q" G& ^; {7 D5 L6 M8 ~# _" u ipower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 7 t& j) n- S/ b- {
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ( X! P9 K: W: e* r1 s
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch $ j/ k& ~: C. n2 {" w9 V V5 J" S
is OFF.