1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 101

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 would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: I your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or f if it seems not to shift gears as go faster, you something may be wrong with transaxle system a sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Untilthen, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (D) for higher speeds. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fueleconomy) than SECOND (2). You can use it onvery steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector leveris put in FIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into firstgear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (41 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. THIRD @) Use or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (69) much as as possible. Don't shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. 2-29