2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 89

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 moved to FIRST (1), the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Performance Shifting with TAP-Shift™ If your vehicle is equipped with the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, it may have a console gearshift with a MANUAL (M) position. Notice: If your front wheels won'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 your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. The other gearshift positions available are PARK (P), REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D), and operate as explained earlier in this section. While in the MANUAL (M) position, you may up-shift or down-shift the transaxle using the paddles located on the steering wheel, under certain circumstances. 2-25