The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ; F5 k- V: D% M1 ^
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,0 }8 N: R+ n5 F; k3 q
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher & L5 O( h- d8 Z9 `5 Zpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 9 v5 b" m" l1 e7 _- T. _6 \
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 5 t5 @; [0 d: k: ?7 N& }0 z$ nto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch . T6 J( F% v7 M
is OFF.