The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") : f4 C2 d* G6 t2 P2 Pchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, * L b7 q% g U: J$ |& Athe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher9 E- H, z& y# f: G4 J
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in % @- b- p' y: N& o$ @3 }
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, # M6 v3 d; D. R( a5 e
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 1 b7 T! `! I; l. W+ k b
is OFF.