1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 100

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 k m h ) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. 0 NOTICE: I When driving in non-highway scenarios (i.e. city streets, etc.). If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gearsyou go faster, as something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that your way, vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then,you can use SECOND (2) when you are drivingless than 35 mph (56 kmh) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) higher speeds. for 2-24