The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 0 V1 x n4 y) g
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, ~8 w" k7 r; y) `( N7 J0 ^7 H {& Jthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher . d& V8 F z: f: upower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 9 H/ h9 z) h+ B% _+ k( X" Athis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, " c/ t' r/ z+ ^' X; Z$ l: L7 Q
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 1 @" K" I* ?. p( [( k
is OFF.