The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ! e5 V8 L! B5 [# q& `3 Lchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,% j2 X8 [- k* M Q( _2 b9 i# B
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher+ Q/ N2 r; a* D( b+ d* C
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in }! {5 D. n0 } E7 y. r4 A
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, : _' T# Y( ]* y% t O7 k+ E; `
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch : G: V. |2 ~7 }) G5 c- {is OFF.