2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 103

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. stopped. If you need more power for passing, and you're: To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), ice or sand without damaging your transmission, push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the page 4-28. accelerator pedal all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're DRIVE (D) should be used for normal towing. already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). You should use THIRD (3) when carrying a heavy load or driving on steep hills. Shifti-.J into - __-,e L-Ar while , -ur eng..je is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your footis 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 transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 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. 2-24