The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 4 S# D! K$ y$ l* T `/ D
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,9 b4 F" v" S1 y1 @
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher + j, a3 Y' p' p5 w! K# Xpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 4 Q( p4 C& V# s& a+ _ ~7 N
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, + a2 Z7 ~/ }" pto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch & B7 @1 x% s7 R' @8 ~0 _
is OFF.