1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 86

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) thanSECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills,or in deep snow or mud, If the selector lever is put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into first gear untilthe vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND(2) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This might happen if you werestuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to holdyour vehicle in position on hill. a (a) 2-26