The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ! q) U, K2 C0 j6 P: m2 e
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 6 d* D0 f1 T C* C: kthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher1 _- G# l9 s# _& e5 g- \3 e
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 4 p. T$ B \; Z* G* d
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ' a5 H- l8 k! {" B$ P2 e# g) j' d
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 3 N" m: J% S* Sis OFF.