1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 79

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. restart when you're To already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle being towed. is This position is AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE for normal driving.If you need more power passing, for and you're: - () a: Going less than about mph (56 km/h), push your 35 accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about35 mph (56 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way down. I Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis "racing" (runningat high speed) is dangerous. Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very people or rapidly. You could lose control and hit objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. You'll shift down the next gear and have more power. to NOTICE: If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxlesystem sensor. 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 (56 kmlh) and AUTOMATIC for higherspeeds. OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. (a) 2-23