1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 71

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when Y O L I ' I - ~ already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This position is for normal driving. I f you need 111o1-e power for passing, and you're: Going less than about 35 rnph (56 k i d h j , push your accelerator peclal about halfway down. Shifting outof PARK (P) o r NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) o r NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. Going about 35 mph (56 k d h j or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down t o the next gear and have more power. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills 01- for off-road driving. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however it offers more power but lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@I. You should L I S THIRD ~ (3) when towing ;I trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or for off-road driving. I NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 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, b u t then you would also want t o use your txakes off'and on.