1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 80

Forward Gears (4-Speed) AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for noma1 driving with the four-speed automatic transaxle. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than about 35 mph (56 h hpush your / ) , accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going ab'out35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator all the way down. 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 ste'ep 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), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 krnjh)?or you can damage your engine. THIRD (3): This position is also used for noma1 driving, however, it offers more power and lowerfuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads. When going down a steep hill. 2-22