1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 81

This AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): positionis NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're for normal driving.If you need more power passing, for already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use and you're: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. Going less than about 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 9=acing" (running high speed)is at dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control andhit people or 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 rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as go faster, you something may be wrongwith a transaxlesystem sensor. If you drive very far thatway, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are drivingless than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) higherspeeds. for THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal fuel driving, however,it offers more power and lower (0). economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) with the engine or racing isn't covered by your warranty. 2-22