1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 98

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) when your vehicle is being towed. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): position is This for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're; Going less than 35 mph (55 k d h ) , push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 k d h ) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly the on brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose controland hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. -- NOTICE: 1 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. If your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears you go faster, as something may be wrong with transaxle system a 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 drivingless than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@)for higher speeds. 2-24