2003 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 94

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N)whefi your vehicle is beifig towed. I Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. This position is for AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. (a): Shifting into a drivegear while your engine is "vm-;mm" luulluy lvm.nn;nm \ * UlllllllY u r . d k;mk e-nnrl\ lllylll q.#ccccujIJ uallysa W U J . :e rlm.rrrrn..- Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control andhit people or objects. Don't shift into a drivegear while your engine is racing. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced rightaway. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) for higher speeds. 2-25