1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 85

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you vehicle has overdrive, DRIVE (D) is the overdrive position. If you need more power for passing, THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): 0 0 . and you": 0 Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 k k or more, push the m) accelerator pedal all the way down. When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. 0 You'll shift down tothe next gear and have more power.' 0 NOTICE: 'Ifyour vehicle seemsto startup rather slowly, or i if it seemsnot to.sMft gears s you go faster, something may be wrong with transaxle system a ,sensor.If you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle canbe damaged. So, i this happens; have f your vehicle serviced right away. Until'then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 k m h ) and DRn7E (D) for higher speeds.