1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 73

THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): 0 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on Jery steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector .everis put in'FIRST(l),the transaxle won't shift into %st gear until the vehicleis going slowly enough. When driving on hilly, winding roads. When going down a steep hill. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This mighthappen if you were stuck in very deep sandor mud or were up against solid a Also, object. You could damage your transaxle. if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use PARK (P) to hold your your brakes or shift into vehicle in positionon a hill. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), orat speeds over 55 mph (88 k d h ) , o r you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) much as as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 k d h ) , or you can damage yourengine.