1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 66

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): position is for This normal driving.If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 k / ) more, push the m hor accelerator all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. 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 (I), the transmission won't shift into first gear 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 sandor mud or were up againsta 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 brakesor shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. DRIVE (D): This position is also used for normal driving, however,it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE (0). Here are some times you might choose DRIVE (D) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads When going down a steep hill 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 wouldalso want to use your brakesoff and on. Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline components from improper operation. 2-23