1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 100

A CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running athigh speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmlyon the brake pedal,your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and people or hit objects, Don't shiftout of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing, AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving, If you need more power for passing, and you're: e Going less than 35 rnph (56 k d h ) , push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 Going about 35 mph (56 W h ) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. THIRD (D): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Here are some times might chooseTHIRD (D) you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): When driving on hilly, winding roads, When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting between gears). When going down a steep hill. (a). NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-28