1995 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 73

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused shifting outof PARK by (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 0 OVERDRIVE (0) This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfwaydown. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. - OVERDRIVE (a)should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select DRIVE (D) whenoperating the vehicle under any of these conditions. DRIVE (D) - This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use DRIVE (D) when towing trailer, carrying a heavy load, a driving on steep hills, or foroff-road driving. 0 SECOND GEAR(2) -This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND GEAR (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. If you manually select SECOND GEAR (2), the transmission willdrive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when youare trying to start your vehiclefrom a stop on slippery road surfaces. 2-21