2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 105

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Performance Shifting (If Equipped) Press the performance shift button, located on the side of the console shift lever, to allow the transaxle to shift at higher engine speeds, increasing firmness and acceleration performance. NOTICE: If the front wheels can't turn, don't try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage the transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold the vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use the brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold the vehicle in position on a hill. If you have a vehicle with the 3800 Supercharged engine option, the PERFORMANCE SHIFT message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on. Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of accelerator use while you're in the performance shift mode. Press the button again to return to normal shifting. The transaxle will then shift at lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. 2-37