The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") : C- ]: t3 D# z! ]* achanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 0 R" L& [; W c/ `the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher# C" o5 j, l- f7 k8 j! @
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in + Q0 z/ w0 L% }
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 2 j7 Z" k# w' N% gto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch % L: A' h" U( P9 W+ {
is OFF.