The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 3 u; \( j& X) r* _. f
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, / W" \- O; s: _. e bthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher # P5 X: |3 r9 U% U+ ?% O( \power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in : Z2 _6 Z" [' j2 I U5 G
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, . h) |; T0 u; c f3 E; s
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 5 @: v0 G" T) n2 Q( N% u
is OFF.