1995 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 76

THIRD (D): This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some times you might choose D instead of 0: FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snowor mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1) the transmission won't shift into first gear until the vehicle going slowly is enough. - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears - When going down a steep hill I NOTICE: If your rearwheels can't rotate, don'ttry to drive. This might happen you were stuck in if very deep sand mudor were up againsta solid or object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. SECOND ( ) This position gives you more power but 2: lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND ( 2 ) on hills. It can help control your speed as you down steep go mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: ~ Don't drive in SECOND for more than (2) 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transmission. Use @ or DRIVE (D) as much aspossible. (2) Don't shift into SECOND unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 k d ) , or you can damage yourengine. 2-24