2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 83

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 NE1JTRAL(N) when your vehicle is being towed. Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE When driving on hilly, winding roads. 0 (a): When going down a steep hill. Shngintoadriv Jear VI leyour enc_ e 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 andhit people or objects. Don't shift into a drivegear while your engine SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. 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. 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 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@ ): This position is for normal driving. THIRD ( ) This position is also used for normal driving, 3: however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@ ). If you manually select SECOND (2) when you start the vehicle, the transmission will drive (and stay) in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces,or for preventing the transmission from downshifting into FIRST (1) in situations where a downshift would be undesirable. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put in FIRST (i), the transmission won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. 2-26