The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 0 u5 f- ^1 R) X' u4 V
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, 9 T& e& Z. Q' q2 M1 Q* Pthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher ?' H: Z, n# o2 w
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 4 e/ W6 z3 |1 xthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, $ f% C- B( c& q8 j5 s- M
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch - E7 T$ W% f/ o: V1 N9 v9 t/ S0 iis OFF.