The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") 0 s% E p1 I8 N
changes the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,% I$ } I. q2 N! I5 B
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher 0 h% |+ A- M( f! U) P! M/ I4 bpower level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in " {5 ^ Q! T. b9 ]
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, * O @( y: \4 Y+ |6 r& I
to merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch 4 K& {' F% I/ o. ]+ e6 E9 y$ b4 o
is OFF.