Pontiac 1999 Bonneville, Owner'S Manual

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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 (1), the transaxle won’t
shift into first gear until the vehicle is going
slowly 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 going uphill, 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.
Performance Shifting (Option)
Press PERFORM SHIFT to
allow the transaxle to shift
at higher engine speeds,
increasing acceleration
performance. An indicator
light on the switch will
glow when performance
shifting is in operation.
Downshifts will occur at a lower percentage of
accelerator application while you’re in the
PERFORM SHIFT mode.
Press NORMAL SHIFT to have the transaxle shift at
lower engine speeds, increasing fuel economy. An
indicator light on the switch will glow when normal
shifting is in operation.