The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 7 a) }" M8 B* N; X/ u% _
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, . B% p1 j4 B2 m ]the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 3 _$ e+ ?1 r) H; E/ ?0 upower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in * `8 Q' x" ]; Y- [4 o. N/ s
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ( @/ Q' O% s3 k) A3 u2 fto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 4 l' f5 [9 ?/ [3 _0 u0 |- R$ x+ Y h# [
is OFF.