2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 109

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). 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 the brakes off and on. 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. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage the 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 km/h), or you can damage the engine. 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. 2-40