1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 85

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):If your automatic transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@),this position is fornormal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. 0 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@).Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ((9): 0 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. When going down a steep hill. 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. NOTICE: This NOTICE applies only you have an if automatic overdrive transaxle. your vehicle is If so equipped andif it seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as go you faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. if this happens, So, have yourvehicle serviced right away. Until then, (2) you can use SECOND when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 kmh) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) higher speeds. for