1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 122

NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shiftgears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 kmh) andTHIRD (3) for higher speeds. 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 selector lever is put in FIRST (I), the transaxle won't downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate,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 goinguphill, don't hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. 2-34