1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 78
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here If you need more power for passing, and you're: are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of 0 Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator allthe way down. to The transaxle will automatically shift down the next gear and provide more power. 0 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: This NOTICE applies only if you have an automatic overdrive transaxle.If your vehicle is so equipped andif it seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears you go as faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle f system sensor. I you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND(2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) andAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)for higher speeds. 2-23