1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 78

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 steep mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use your 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 (l), the transaxle won't shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slow enough. 1 NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND(2) for more than 25 miles (41 km) at speeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. I Use DRIVE (D) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@)as much as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless youare going you slower than 65 mph (105 kmh), or can damage your engine. ~ NOTICE: If your front wheels can'trotate, don't try to drive. This might happen if you werestuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if youstop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position a hill. on