1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 68

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. 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) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is going slowly enough. I NOTICE: If your rear wheels can't rotate, don't try to drive. This might happen if you werestuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't holdyour vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission.Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position ona hill. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however it offers more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ((LO). You should use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or for off-road driving. 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.