The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") % }* I5 @: }: s0 [; xchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,1 `! ^! L! Q& J* \7 z) F
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher) S4 q# Y0 d8 ]4 r
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 1 E0 u/ |. U( ~& Q4 y* f5 xthis mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, . W4 z ^5 y; e4 Uto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch . ?/ y/ I6 J; ~% W5 y
is OFF.