Owner's Manual
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... section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you 'll find something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to read. ... i gives you have a problemwhile driving, such as a flat or tire overheated engine, etc. 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in manual. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; I 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6-1 ...Here the manual tells you...
... section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. This section tells you 'll find something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to read. ... i gives you have a problemwhile driving, such as a flat or tire overheated engine, etc. 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in manual. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; I 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6-1 ...Here the manual tells you...
Owner's Manual
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... some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN 0 a (@) SPEAKER ,\I/, I e , FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 l a b c ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x FUSE LIGHTER t )6.
... some other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are some of the symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN 0 a (@) SPEAKER ,\I/, I e , FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 l a b c ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x FUSE LIGHTER t )6.
Owner's Manual
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..., unbuckle the vehicle's just safety belt.It will be sureis secure.If it isn't, secure the it restraint in a different place the vehicle and in contact the child Testraint maker their advice for about how to work an adult or larger for child passenger. ' Securing a Child' Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position I Your vehicle has a right passenger air:bag...
..., unbuckle the vehicle's just safety belt.It will be sureis secure.If it isn't, secure the it restraint in a different place the vehicle and in contact the child Testraint maker their advice for about how to work an adult or larger for child passenger. ' Securing a Child' Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position I Your vehicle has a right passenger air:bag...
Owner's Manual
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... not start, the vehicle may need service. time'youget new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). may need an elaborate fuel if the ignitionlock cylinder is Passlock enables "break-in Buick dealer for the first ni ty wait u t l the light stops flashing before n g to release the key the START your dealerfor service. after the engineis started. in . service...
... not start, the vehicle may need service. time'youget new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). may need an elaborate fuel if the ignitionlock cylinder is Passlock enables "break-in Buick dealer for the first ni ty wait u t l the light stops flashing before n g to release the key the START your dealerfor service. after the engineis started. in . service...
Owner's Manual
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... exhaust parts under your regular brakes before moving shift lever.)If you the ever hold the regular brake until the of into thege,w you want . Things that or can . You apply your vehicle and ignite. Shift to 2. gear 4. push the shift lever all the way PARK (P) and also release shift lever button on of end Step 4. 3. Turn the key to OFF position, not to NEUTRAL...
... exhaust parts under your regular brakes before moving shift lever.)If you the ever hold the regular brake until the of into thege,w you want . Things that or can . You apply your vehicle and ignite. Shift to 2. gear 4. push the shift lever all the way PARK (P) and also release shift lever button on of end Step 4. 3. Turn the key to OFF position, not to NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual
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... when you signal a turn high to from low beam high or turn , check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and for burned-out-bulbs. u t i the arrow starts to help avoid an it . Then release it accident. On vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DIU), the' light on instrument panel the may be on after you having gone3/4 of a mile, to remind...
... when you signal a turn high to from low beam high or turn , check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and for burned-out-bulbs. u t i the arrow starts to help avoid an it . Then release it accident. On vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DIU), the' light on instrument panel the may be on after you having gone3/4 of a mile, to remind...
Owner's Manual
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... turn off . 2-37 of instrument panel. 0 0 Turn the knob clockwise to turn the lamps off the cruise control: .@ Step lightly on the brake pedal, OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear Of to maintain your cruise control set speed memory is of When going up steep hills, you outof cruise control. Ending Cruise Control...
... turn off . 2-37 of instrument panel. 0 0 Turn the knob clockwise to turn the lamps off the cruise control: .@ Step lightly on the brake pedal, OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear Of to maintain your cruise control set speed memory is of When going up steep hills, you outof cruise control. Ending Cruise Control...
Owner's Manual
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... can drive. If the warning continues, over, and your air conditioner. 2. the 3. If you no longer have o f warning, turn o f t h e engine and get everyone out the vehicle until it cools down. then, if you can idle engine of steam, You may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: help rightaway. 1. Just to hot at the highest full fan speed and open window as necessary. Turn...
... can drive. If the warning continues, over, and your air conditioner. 2. the 3. If you no longer have o f warning, turn o f t h e engine and get everyone out the vehicle until it cools down. then, if you can idle engine of steam, You may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so: help rightaway. 1. Just to hot at the highest full fan speed and open window as necessary. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle under control the by It steering theway you wantthe vehicle to use in a skid. well off the roadif possible. Take youroff the foot accelerator pedal and grip steering wheel firmly. In any rear blowout, remove your flat, jacking equipment to a stop -- the Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to change flat tire safely. Then replacethe pressure cap. Be sure pressure the cap...
... vehicle under control the by It steering theway you wantthe vehicle to use in a skid. well off the roadif possible. Take youroff the foot accelerator pedal and grip steering wheel firmly. In any rear blowout, remove your flat, jacking equipment to a stop -- the Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to change flat tire safely. Then replacethe pressure cap. Be sure pressure the cap...
Owner's Manual
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... Larhp, Radio, Power. CRUISE TAlz LPS . . Headlamp WarningA l m Cigarette Lighter, Axkiliary Power Outlet power seat Radio Heater/Air Conditioning Blower, Daytime R d g Lamps and Automatic'Light Control (equipped) I € , RDO IGN HTR-A/C I PWRST . Mirrors), Anti-Lock Brakes, Remote Keyless Entry . Cruise Contrd Tm, Signal Lamps LTR Parking LAPS,Taillamps, Sidemarker ' ~ a m p sLicense ~ a m p s , , Insgument Panel Lights, Underhood Lamp, . I I . . I . . ' .. & r Mod& w a t e d Entry? Usage I , ' . a m I Usage Power Window (Circuit Breaker) Warning Chimes...
... Larhp, Radio, Power. CRUISE TAlz LPS . . Headlamp WarningA l m Cigarette Lighter, Axkiliary Power Outlet power seat Radio Heater/Air Conditioning Blower, Daytime R d g Lamps and Automatic'Light Control (equipped) I € , RDO IGN HTR-A/C I PWRST . Mirrors), Anti-Lock Brakes, Remote Keyless Entry . Cruise Contrd Tm, Signal Lamps LTR Parking LAPS,Taillamps, Sidemarker ' ~ a m p sLicense ~ a m p s , , Insgument Panel Lights, Underhood Lamp, . I I . . I . . ' .. & r Mod& w a t e d Entry? Usage I , ' . a m I Usage Power Window (Circuit Breaker) Warning Chimes...
Owner's Manual
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...Power RR DEF HDLP DR LK 2 Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) (If Fuse Panel Your steering wheel controls are protected by fuses. For service, contact your Buick Service Department. AIR BAG HORN 6-55 Fuse 02 Usage Heated Oxygen Sensors AutomaticDoorUnlock Usage Fuse Instrument INST Cluster STOP HAZ PCM DR LK 1 INST LPS Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks Instrument Panel Lights Rear Window Defogger Heaqamps, Daytime Running Lamps (If equipped) (Circuit Breaker) WIPER Wipers/Washers Windshield DR UNLK ALARM Automatic Transaxle, Automatic Door...
...Power RR DEF HDLP DR LK 2 Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) (If Fuse Panel Your steering wheel controls are protected by fuses. For service, contact your Buick Service Department. AIR BAG HORN 6-55 Fuse 02 Usage Heated Oxygen Sensors AutomaticDoorUnlock Usage Fuse Instrument INST Cluster STOP HAZ PCM DR LK 1 INST LPS Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Anti-Lock Brakes Powertrain Control Module Door Locks Instrument Panel Lights Rear Window Defogger Heaqamps, Daytime Running Lamps (If equipped) (Circuit Breaker) WIPER Wipers/Washers Windshield DR UNLK ALARM Automatic Transaxle, Automatic Door...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle for the job. it and the proper tools and equipment for warranty repairs. will probably want get the service to information GM publishes. How This Section is Organized A If you are skilled enough to do some work on your dealer's service department or another qualified perform. do service center these often'. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains so services can...
... your vehicle for the job. it and the proper tools and equipment for warranty repairs. will probably want get the service to information GM publishes. How This Section is Organized A If you are skilled enough to do some work on your dealer's service department or another qualified perform. do service center these often'. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains so services can...
Owner's Manual
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... service procedures. ' .. An Emission Control Sewice. 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) . I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: 1 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: I: 1 I " I I I I J appropriate,GM service manual for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. Change'engine oil filter (or everv and 3 .months, whichever occurs first). I >. During tire rotation, check brake...
... service procedures. ' .. An Emission Control Sewice. 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) . I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: 1 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: I: 1 I " I I I I J appropriate,GM service manual for proper rotation pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. Change'engine oil filter (or everv and 3 .months, whichever occurs first). I >. During tire rotation, check brake...
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. - CI Rotate tires. AnEmissionControl Service. . 0Change engine oil k d filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ,first). "' 0Change engine,oiland filter(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper rotation pattern and additional information. I t c Lubecate the suspension, steering linkage ] and transaxle shift linkage;(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for...
An Emission Control Service. - CI Rotate tires. AnEmissionControl Service. . 0Change engine oil k d filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs ,first). "' 0Change engine,oiland filter(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper rotation pattern and additional information. I t c Lubecate the suspension, steering linkage ] and transaxle shift linkage;(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for...
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage (or and transaxle shift linkage every 6 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter every (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-19
An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage (or and transaxle shift linkage every 6 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter every (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). I DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-19
Owner's Manual
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... tiies. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for damage or leaks. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for damage. An Emission Control Service. DATE . Inspect fuel cap gasket any for proper caliper service procedures. An Emission Control Service. Replace partsas needed. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Replace alr cleaner filter.
... tiies. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for damage or leaks. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for damage. An Emission Control Service. DATE . Inspect fuel cap gasket any for proper caliper service procedures. An Emission Control Service. Replace partsas needed. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Replace alr cleaner filter.
Owner's Manual
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... hoses for surface condition. Inspect the body near You may be performed at once. Inspect the power for your brakes inspected more often if the exhaust system. See "Engine Exhaust" in the floor pan or could cause a heat Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system signs for wear and cracks.. replace as wellas open seams, holes, loose connections, or other brake parts, includingdrums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake...
... hoses for surface condition. Inspect the body near You may be performed at once. Inspect the power for your brakes inspected more often if the exhaust system. See "Engine Exhaust" in the floor pan or could cause a heat Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system signs for wear and cracks.. replace as wellas open seams, holes, loose connections, or other brake parts, includingdrums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjectsare regularly Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner l sent,to see an index or individual bulletin. 8-10 Service bulletins may help identify specific bulletins. Some will advise 05 new or unexpected conditions, others and may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; service vehicles, bulletins are meantfor qualified technicians.In some cases bulletins refer...
Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjectsare regularly Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner l sent,to see an index or individual bulletin. 8-10 Service bulletins may help identify specific bulletins. Some will advise 05 new or unexpected conditions, others and may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; service vehicles, bulletins are meantfor qualified technicians.In some cases bulletins refer...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle. DoorSecurityLocks ...2-5 Outside Seat Position ...1-28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...; ...1-31 . i' . . Driving h ...:...4-16 Reading Lamps ...2-40 Rear . OptionFuses ...6-52 Remote Control h!I ...4-9 Steering Fluid ...6-24 . Service and Owner ... ' .. . . Windows ...2-27 Pregnmcy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-27 Problems on the Road ...5-1 8-9 Publications. i Radiator ...5-17 RadioReception ...3-25 Radios ...3-5 Rain. Seat Passengers ...; .. 1-27 ; Towing...4-28 Refrigeran$s,Air Conditioning ...6-58, 6-60 Remote 6-5 Fuel Door Release ...Keyless Entry ...2-6 Trunk Release...
... Vehicle. DoorSecurityLocks ...2-5 Outside Seat Position ...1-28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...; ...1-31 . i' . . Driving h ...:...4-16 Reading Lamps ...2-40 Rear . OptionFuses ...6-52 Remote Control h!I ...4-9 Steering Fluid ...6-24 . Service and Owner ... ' .. . . Windows ...2-27 Pregnmcy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-27 Problems on the Road ...5-1 8-9 Publications. i Radiator ...5-17 RadioReception ...3-25 Radios ...3-5 Rain. Seat Passengers ...; .. 1-27 ; Towing...4-28 Refrigeran$s,Air Conditioning ...6-58, 6-60 Remote 6-5 Fuel Door Release ...Keyless Entry ...2-6 Trunk Release...
Owner's Manual
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... ...shifting 2- 17 Automatic Transaxle ...Into Park (P) ...2-22 Out Park of (P) ...2-25 ...1- 16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 2-29 SignalingTurns ...Skidding ...4-13 3-26 Sound Equipment. Adding ...5-32 Spare Tire. Mud. Wheel Touch Controls ...3-22 Wheel Touch Controls Fuse Panel ...6-55 Wheel. Ordering ...6-1 Work. Tilt ...2-28 Storage Compartments ...2-43 6-30 Storage. Ordering ...8-9 Manuals. Cleaning ...: ...6-44 Starter Switch Check ...7-37 2-13 Starting Your Engine ...Steam ...5-13 Steering ...4-9 7-38 Column Lock Check ...InEmergencies ...4-10 4.9, 6.24 Power ...Tips...
... ...shifting 2- 17 Automatic Transaxle ...Into Park (P) ...2-22 Out Park of (P) ...2-25 ...1- 16 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 2-29 SignalingTurns ...Skidding ...4-13 3-26 Sound Equipment. Adding ...5-32 Spare Tire. Mud. Wheel Touch Controls ...3-22 Wheel Touch Controls Fuse Panel ...6-55 Wheel. Ordering ...6-1 Work. Tilt ...2-28 Storage Compartments ...2-43 6-30 Storage. Ordering ...8-9 Manuals. Cleaning ...: ...6-44 Starter Switch Check ...7-37 2-13 Starting Your Engine ...Steam ...5-13 Steering ...4-9 7-38 Column Lock Check ...InEmergencies ...4-10 4.9, 6.24 Power ...Tips...