The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ( q# u; R1 i8 x- c/ c! Z9 i
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, + I0 \$ j# k/ I3 g8 uthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher! F3 m8 ^. S) A# D4 P6 ]
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 9 {& O8 k( k( k
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ) \! D* D+ P, b" U- tto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch & D2 F- o( C' W1 m$ d5 c
is OFF.