The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") & h' {5 X' z. N9 p
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,& m2 k1 y& ~* e# a5 m, J$ G
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher: Y9 X! h8 g; F: l( }# I
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in u7 f3 Z3 g* k- y7 J
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, : U. Z ~% U( D7 U! @2 N9 G
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 3 h* F6 V b/ v$ m+ F1 t- f: Gis OFF.