1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 93

I NOTICE: r ~~~ ~ ~ AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):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 halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 kmh) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 1 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 hitpeople or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (D): This position is also used for normal driving but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0). Here are sometimes you might choose THIRD (D) instead of AUTOMATIC 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. 0