The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") + x! b% X E1 P: C# N1 u4 N
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,# B$ A8 e+ m( \9 [3 i7 A6 q$ A! r4 y0 m
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 1 D! j5 H" D7 ^4 z' Z% tpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 4 d0 l) L& V8 U6 t g" v' V* rthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, - h" r2 ~) Y+ ~1 g1 R5 I; }to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 0 o* Y4 D3 J9 n: N* N- v) [is OFF.