1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 97

Performance Shifting (If Equipped) Press the performance shift button, located on the side of the consoleshift knob, to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing acceleration performance. For cars with center consolemounted gear shift levers, the second access slot is located on the right hand side of the console shift panel, next to the shift lever. Insert a screwdriver into the slot. Pry the capopen using the screwdriver. Be careful not damage the cap. Press to down and hold. You will now be able to shift your vehicle out of PARK (P). If you have a vehicle with the option 3800 Supercharged in engine, the words "Performance Shift" will glow the trip computer when the Performance Shift is in operation. Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of accelerator use while you're in the performance shift mode. Press the button again to return tonormal shifting. The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. 2-23