1994 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 85

- Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down... Y~u'1.l down to the next gear and have more shift power. 3 (Third Gear) This is like @, but you never go-intoOverdrive. Here are some times you might choose "3" instead of 0: - When driving on hilly, winding roads NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) with the engine rac'ing isn't covered by your warranty. - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears - When going down a steep hill Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: - Going less than about 35 mph (56 k h , m )push your acceleratorpedal about halfway down. @ ) 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power and lower fuel economy. You can use "2" on hills. It can help control yourspeed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. 83