1994 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 59

.. . . NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. I NOTICE: , . Forward Gears Automatic Overdrive: Your automatic transaxle has 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 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll automatically shift down to the next gear and have more power. If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If youdrive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use 2 (Second Gear) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and @ (Overdrive) for higher speeds. (Second Gear): This position gives you lore power but lower fuel economy. You an use "2"on hills. It can help control our speed as you go down steep lountain roads, but then you would also !ant to use your brakesoff and on. _____~ NOTICE: Don't drive in "2" (Second Gear) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle Use " D ' or "@" as much as possible. Don't shift into "2" unless youare going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. D (Third Gear): D is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose "D' instead of @: - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears - When going down a steep hill SI...