The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") . k# [3 s/ a5 _$ i6 Lchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,( B. b& [; ^0 w Y n! |1 y2 p
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher , C0 d- M9 o0 z1 S4 }2 y: kpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ; J/ {* G/ G2 E6 k$ c' Gthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, " I1 K5 {: U$ W! b; x$ W
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch $ c. j- m1 U0 M+ Y6 M$ v4 c$ m
is OFF.