Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 61

Features & Controls
Forward Gears
(CONT.)
1 (First Gear): This position gives you
even more power (but lower fuel
economy) than 2. You can use it on very
steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If
the selector lever is put in 1, the
transaxle won't shift into first gear until
the vehicle is going slowly enough.
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 P (Park) to
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hold your vehicle in position on
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3.lL V6 Engine:
Maximum engine speed is limited to
protect driveline components from
improper operation.
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