1994 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 53

Features and Controls way into "P" (Park) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and movethe shift lever into the gear you wish. See "Shifting out of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up. AutomaticOverdrive This positionis for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you're: - 0 NOTICE: Shifting to "R' (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to "R' only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get outof snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use " N ' (Neutral: only. Also, use " N ' when your vehicle is being towed. dangerous. Unless your foot is on the brake pedal, your could move very rapidly. lose control and hit Don't shift out of Going less than about 35 mph (56 kmh), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. - NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of "P" IPark) or " N ' (Neutral) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. I You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. D (ThirdGear) This is like 0 ,but you never go into Overdrive. Here are some timesyou might choose "D' instead of 0 : - When driving on hilly, winding roads - When going down a steep hill 2 (SecondGear) This position givesyou more power but lower fuel economy. You can use "2" on hills. It can help control your speed as but you go down steep mountain roads, then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. ...52