1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 87

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 (03): This position is for normal driving. If need more power passing, you for and you're: Going less than about 35 mph(56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. or Shifting out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control andhit people or or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. You'll shift down to the next and have more power. gear THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a. Here are some times might choose THIRD (3) you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I 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 transmission caused shifting by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racingisn't covered by your warranty. 2-32