1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 96

OVERDRIVE ( ) This position is for normal driving. a: If you need more power passing, and you're: for Going less than35 mph (55 kmk), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 kmh) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift downthe next gear and to have more power. THIRD (3): This position is also.used fornormal driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel economy thanOVERDRIVE (0). Here are examples for using THIRD (3) instead of OVERDRIVE (0): When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. . When going down a steep hill. .NOTICE: If your vehicle seems start rather slowly, or to up if it doesn't seemto shift gears you accelerate, as something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor.. I you drive very far that way, your f vehicle can be damaged.So if this happens, have your vehicle servicedright away. Until then,you (2) can use SECOND when youare driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and,OVERDRIVE(a) for higher speeds.- SECOND (2): This position gives more power.You you can use SECOND (2) on hills. It ,can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then off you wbuld also want to use your brakes and on. 'I NOTICE: ~ ~~ Don't shift into SECOND (2)unless youare going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. ! 2-25