The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") * d) P$ c/ a" f! C! K. Schanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, ) `" U: }3 r% ?2 Q. Jthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher! _: A( i1 e/ w. M' I9 T
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 6 p* X7 g% S9 c/ E
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 6 i# n9 A! w% H! `8 i8 w: jto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 3 S2 }' g" n2 `3 ais OFF.