1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 83

~ ~- ... __ ~~ NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. restart when you're To already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Your automatic This transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE If position is for normal driving. you need more power for passing, and you're: () a: (a). Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. I Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is dangerous. Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down the next gear and have more power. to THIRD (3): This position isfor normal driving, at all speeds, in most street and highway situations. offers It more power but lowerfuel economy than AUTOMATIC a. OVERDRIVE ( ) Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): When driving on hilly, winding roads; When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears; When going down a steep hill. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racihg isn't covered by your warranty.