Chevrolet 1997 Blazer Owner's Manual page 77

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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(0):
This position is for
normal driving. If you need more power for passing,
and you're:
Going less than about 35 mph (56
km/h),
push your
Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
accelerator all the way down.
You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@j
should not be used
when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load. driving on
steep hills, or for off-road driving. Select DRIVE (D)
when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions.
DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal
driving, however
it
offers more power and lower fuel
economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(@).
You
should use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or
for off-road driving.
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, but then you would also want to use
your brakes off and on.
You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle
from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power
(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can
use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the
selector lever is put in FIRST ( 1 ) while the vehicle is
moving forward, the transmission won't shift into
FIRST (1) until
the vehicle is going slowly enough.
I
NOTICE:
If your rear 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 transmission.
Also, if you stop when going uphill, don't hold
your vehicle there with only the accelerator
pedal. This could overheat and damage the
transmission. Use your brakes or shift into
PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position
on a hill.
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