The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") : |, z# `; b" [changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged, # ^' P: g; a( Xthe transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher . ^4 m6 m5 _, c5 [power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in . f# `; `$ r( d J5 i- }9 kthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, - U4 W0 b% ~. S. g U: X2 n' b# dto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 2 p5 m( q6 C1 k' @6 v
is OFF.