Oldsmobile 2003 Bravada Owner's Manual page 88

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already
moving, use N ITRAL (N) only.
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gear w e 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 into a drive gear while your engine
is racing.
Nofice:
Damage to your transmission caused by
shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with
the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.
On cold days, approximately 32°F (OOC) or colder, your
transmission is designed to shift differently until the
engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is
intended to improve heater performance.
DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you
need more power for passing, and you're:
Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
0
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying
a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving.
You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3)
or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the
transmission shifts too often.
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
THIRD
( 3 ) :
This position is also used for normal driving,
however it offers more power and lower fuel economy
than DRIVE (D).
SECOND ( 2 ) : This position gives you more power but
lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). 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 the brakes off and on.
You can also use SECOND (2) for starting the vehicle
from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
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