2003 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 92

Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you is moving forward could damage your transmission. need more power for passing, and you're: Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicleis Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your stopped. accelerator pedal about halfway down. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the ice or sand without damaging your transmission, accelerator all the way down. see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-42. You'll shift down to the next gear and have more power. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. DRIVE (D) should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving. Select THIRD (3) when operating the vehicle under any of these conditions. THIRD ( ) This position is also used for normal driving. 3: It offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). You should use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or for off-road driving. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. You can also use SECOND (2) for starting your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. Shifting into a ,:ivegL-: while your el.,ine is "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 people or objects. hit Don't shift into a drivegear while your engine is racing. Notice: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-25