The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 5 V* G L9 \5 m( k5 I( q* y" vchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,/ M3 }/ r" H" J, p
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher4 ~5 Y( `: I* z( ~. C8 f
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in + i* E/ `9 I9 }0 Athis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ; w4 T7 s# d! y# z5 Rto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 8 }3 G! U9 a& Y
is OFF.