Pontiac 2003 Bonneville Owner's Manual page 95

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
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"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.
Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by
shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn't
covered by your warranty.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(a):
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 your
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
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
(@
):
When driving on hilly, winding roads,
when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting
when going down a steep hill.
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
between gears, or
2-30