The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 6 f# W7 _& r9 q7 {changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 2 \" D I7 b7 q4 G$ ~! L) wthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 1 V5 Q7 P% c% o% Apower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in # N) o% E3 }: h: _, Q( C; s' Hthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 8 N- k: S8 T& S
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch - f) D$ { F1 x- p+ B& ]is OFF.