The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 3 I( z) T% ]; K8 k
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,4 Q$ i! y' z3 F$ X- N. R
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 4 o3 o' ?- K! ]+ b) o% F( h* wpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 0 k0 {* o$ F' c' x3 \6 d6 r% Wthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, * T1 @6 ^* t. O. G8 g: `% S% Kto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 9 K: j6 W' }; y5 f8 t# X7 A; x7 \
is OFF.