2007 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 131

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You will shift down to the next gear and have more power. Downshifting the transaxle in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of Control on page 271. Notice: If your vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or not shift gears when you go faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle that way, you could damage the transaxle. Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can drive in LOW (L) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and DRIVE (D) for higher speeds until then. THIRD (3): This position, available on the SE model, is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D): • When driving on hilly, winding roads. • When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. • When going down a steep hill. LOW (L): This position, available on the SE model, reduces vehicle speed more than THIRD (3) without using your brakes. You can use LOW (L) 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. 131