2009 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 108

N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. • Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. M (Manual Mode): This position, allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If the vehicle has this feature, see Driver Shift Control (DSC). Driver Shift Control (DSC) To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual). While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift into 1 (First) gear. 2-30