1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 77

- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. NOTICE: Don't drivein "2" (S or you can damage your trans "D or 3" as much as possible. 0 D or 3 (Third Gear) This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose "D or 3" instead of @: - When driving on hilly, winding roads 0 When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears When going down a steep hill e 1 (First Gear) 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power butlower fuel economy. You can use "2" on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use your brakes off and on. This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than "2." You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in "1," the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowlyenough. 75