The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") ) Z3 C; S. s" b, i1 x
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,4 ~# e. K( w5 Y
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 3 c6 D+ n! q! x) ypower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in * W O" m4 Z1 R% W1 i# uthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, 9 _: Y' r' r. j$ `& T
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch ( a1 X5 X# @+ Y2 b( `) o4 |is OFF.