Chevrolet 2000 Malibu Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 84)

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FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power

(but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can

use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.

If the selector lever is put in FIRST (1), the transaxle

won’t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going

slowly enough.

NOTICE:

If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to

drive. This might happen if you were stuck in

very deep sand or mud or were up against a

solid object. You can damage your transaxle.

Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold

your vehicle there with only the accelerator

pedal. This could overheat and damage the

transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P)

to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

Second-Gear Start

Your vehicle is equipped with a second-gear start

feature. Place the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear to

provide more traction when you are starting on ice

or other slippery surfaces. The transaxle will be in

SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to move.

After starting in SECOND (2) gear, place the shift lever

in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D).

This feature is only for improved traction only when

the road surface is slippery and in not intended for

continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand,

mud, ice, snow or gravel.

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Chevrolet 2000 Malibu Owner's Manual Page 84