The ECT button (which stands for "Electronically Controlled Transmission") & `8 a+ s( Z$ s( b# k8 j1 V) Hchanges the shift points for the automatic transmission. When engaged,1 N/ b* R3 T, X0 C1 o
the transmission shifts later, allowing the engine to get to a higher' O) e. \9 `2 K$ Z4 k) h
power level and accelerate faster. Gas mileage is usually reduced in 5 i. J( K- E; {6 s
this mode. Use it when you need to get up to speed faster; for example, # s$ u+ s. `* V+ Qto merge into fast moving traffic. The normal position for this switch $ y/ x9 K; ~& k- X: |( lis OFF.