1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 84

Iis dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly I ' A CAUTION: 0 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. Shifting outof "PYy (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) onthe brake pedal,your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift outof "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) while your engine is racing. 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 - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears - Damage to your tia,lsaxI When going down a steep hill 0 0 @ AutomaticOverdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: - 2 (SecondGear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use "2" on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to useyour brakes off and on. Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 82