1995 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 73

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused shifting out of PARK by (P) orNEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. OVERDRIVE (0) This position is for normal driving. If you need more powerfor passing, and you're: - Going less than about35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. - Going about 35 mph (56 k d h ) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You'll shift downto the nextgear and have more power. 0 OVERDRIVE should not be used when towinga trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or off-road for driving. Select DRIVE (D) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. DRIVE (D) - This is like @, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. SECOND GEAR (2) - This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy.You can use SECOND GEAR (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you down steep mountain roads, but then go you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND GEAR (2),the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this featurefor reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are tryingto start your vehiclefrom a stop on slippery roadsurfaces. (a) 2-21