The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 4 Z6 b7 R$ |' Q$ S2 l) _+ d! ^changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,7 v$ z/ Y& Y$ U: G& \% T m
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher * H( ~6 f& G: C! L# W4 o9 ?power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 3 |) p) ~5 e$ S# d( _" }# W1 w. l
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, ) C& f% k& R' i1 y4 _+ jto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch + E7 p- ^# H1 B: r1 Xis OFF.