1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 92

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL only. Also, use (N) NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@):This position is for normal driving.If you need more power passing, for 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 down. way Shifting outof PARK (P) or 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 and hit people or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. You'll shift down to the next and have gear more power. NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, or if it seems not to shift gears you go faster, as something maybe wrong with your transaxle; your vehicle may default toSECOND (2). However 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 (03) for higherspeeds. NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered your warranty. by 2-18