The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 6 B( ~ r- P! A3 m
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 0 u5 \- p2 V. C3 Mthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher P2 v& Z" w, k# s/ B! C
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in ) C. A; S9 r+ ]4 L& n% x% y% sthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 4 V5 z2 ^: W( u6 T# F: u
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 3 v( w7 p' h) y- His OFF.