1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 79

FIRST.(l): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hiils, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (11, the transmission won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: (Continued) Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This couEd overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in positionon a hill. NOTICE: I If your rear wheels can't rotate, don't try to, , I.. Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. drive. This might happen ifyou were stuck invery deepsand or mud or were up a g a h t ' a s&d object. You could damage your transmission. NOTICE: (Continued) 2-30