The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 9 e* h8 |, f! L" Z/ }8 B: Q6 M: @
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, / ] P" M2 e v" pthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher& m' v- V& W) j& p
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in X) r$ a3 [/ l$ G
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, / }2 c4 v ?! Fto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch # @" G8 E0 t6 A& I$ z
is OFF.