1999 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 84

yellowblue AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: B CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. D Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. accelerator all the way down. D Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ). B NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ): D When driving on hilly, winding roads, D When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears, or B D When going down a steep hill. 2-26