Owner's Manual
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...1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; I 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6-1 ...Here the manual tells you how to get service publications. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to use. i It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to contact Buick...Here you'll find something 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.
...1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; I 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6-1 ...Here the manual tells you how to get service publications. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to use. i It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to contact Buick...Here you'll find something 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.
Owner's Manual
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... engines 1-899, by and Man, his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. '< David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from buggy business to 1903. Buick, son of Carriage Co. He called a Buick 1900. Buick engineers developed the iv in -head" engine...
... engines 1-899, by and Man, his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. '< David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from buggy business to 1903. Buick, son of Carriage Co. He called a Buick 1900. Buick engineers developed the iv in -head" engine...
Owner's Manual
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... BRAKES x FUSE LIGHTER t )6. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE... BATTERY COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME * RUNNING * LAMPS WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have...
... BRAKES x FUSE LIGHTER t )6. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE... BATTERY COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME * RUNNING * LAMPS WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have...
Owner's Manual
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...throttle starts. Atthis time, you followthese guidelines: is armed once the key removed from the engine. may need premature wear and earlier replacement. a s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will ...to release the key the START your new brake linings aren'tyet broken position soon as the enginestarts. See -- -- a correct key not used,fuel run if you may need service. time'youget new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for service....
...throttle starts. Atthis time, you followthese guidelines: is armed once the key removed from the engine. may need premature wear and earlier replacement. a s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will ...to release the key the START your new brake linings aren'tyet broken position soon as the enginestarts. See -- -- a correct key not used,fuel run if you may need service. time'youget new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in the Index for service....
Owner's Manual
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...wheel and transaxle. OFF wheel like the radio and the winashield wipers the when in engine is the positionfor driving. Ignition Positions , C LOCK (B):Before you turn it was before you use this , works, then your engine. OFF (C): This position lets you turn thesteering wheel left and right while you off...the igniti'on switch, you put the key your ignition in motion whilethe engine isoff. If it ,couldbreak the key or theignition.switch. Use if you must have your car in , n This position locks your hand.Using a tool to force it is, then turn thekey hard. It's a...
...wheel and transaxle. OFF wheel like the radio and the winashield wipers the when in engine is the positionfor driving. Ignition Positions , C LOCK (B):Before you turn it was before you use this , works, then your engine. OFF (C): This position lets you turn thesteering wheel left and right while you off...the igniti'on switch, you put the key your ignition in motion whilethe engine isoff. If it ,couldbreak the key or theignition.switch. Use if you must have your car in , n This position locks your hand.Using a tool to force it is, then turn thekey hard. It's a...
Owner's Manual
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... left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" the Index.) Followthe proper in steps to start right away, andthe weather is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of while you turn ignition key to PARK (P) only when your as...Do this until the the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go down of the key. of Don't try to shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Shift to ST2WT. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your turn key to START. And the excessive heat can damage your Buick is if very cold (below...
... left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" the Index.) Followthe proper in steps to start right away, andthe weather is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go of while you turn ignition key to PARK (P) only when your as...Do this until the the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go down of the key. of Don't try to shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Shift to ST2WT. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your turn key to START. And the excessive heat can damage your Buick is if very cold (below...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2 4 Engine .L 3.1L Engine In very cold weather, OF (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help. O 2-16 To use the coolant heater: 1. Plug it into anormal; grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedminimum of in a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2 4 Engine .L 3.1L Engine In very cold weather, OF (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help. O 2-16 To use the coolant heater: 1. Plug it into anormal; grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedminimum of in a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.
Owner's Manual
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...cause an'electrical shock. f you ,have, and some other things. How long should you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. Plug the ' cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outiet. If ...the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for give that particularare@. - I moving engine parts.. After you keep away from it could -be sure to store the1cord asit...into an.wigrounded out1e.t could overheat and cause a fire. You could be parking ' your Buick dealer in ?
...cause an'electrical shock. f you ,have, and some other things. How long should you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. Plug the ' cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outiet. If ...the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for give that particularare@. - I moving engine parts.. After you keep away from it could -be sure to store the1cord asit...into an.wigrounded out1e.t could overheat and cause a fire. You could be parking ' your Buick dealer in ?
Owner's Manual
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...without damaging your transaxle, see "Towinga Ikailer" in the RUN position..If you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . If moving the shift lever on shift ' floor console models.) See "Shifting Out of your starting the engine. You, have to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is in Shift toREVERSE (R),.onlyafter your...the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the *' ignition key is the index.^ stopped... Shifting to . To rock your vehicle back and to use when you cannot shift out-ofPARK (P), ease pressure the shift lever,-- as you 're pulling a trailer, see "Jf . REVERSE...
...without damaging your transaxle, see "Towinga Ikailer" in the RUN position..If you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . If moving the shift lever on shift ' floor console models.) See "Shifting Out of your starting the engine. You, have to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is in Shift toREVERSE (R),.onlyafter your...the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the *' ignition key is the index.^ stopped... Shifting to . To rock your vehicle back and to use when you cannot shift out-ofPARK (P), ease pressure the shift lever,-- as you 're pulling a trailer, see "Jf . REVERSE...
Owner's Manual
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... suddenly. Don't leave your parking brake and move the shift leverto PARK (P). If you are parking a hill and if you 've left the engine running unless you have :to. Power Windows (Option) Switches onthe driver's door armrest control each of the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) ...with manual windows, the window use crank locatedon the insideof each passenger door has a switch for small amount.If the switch is running , the vehicle can be injured. Quickly press ...
... suddenly. Don't leave your parking brake and move the shift leverto PARK (P). If you are parking a hill and if you 've left the engine running unless you have :to. Power Windows (Option) Switches onthe driver's door armrest control each of the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) ...with manual windows, the window use crank locatedon the insideof each passenger door has a switch for small amount.If the switch is running , the vehicle can be injured. Quickly press ...
Owner's Manual
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...how your speed both miles in (km/h). The tachometer tells you Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. To reset it back. Tachometer (Option) running. If you I is how fast the engine I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). to the same reading the old one had...then it to zero. Trip Odometer A trip odometer can see your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used the United States) or kilometers in (used in the red area, or engine damage may wonder what happensif a car has to have driven sinceyou last set it 's If set to The ...
...how your speed both miles in (km/h). The tachometer tells you Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. To reset it back. Tachometer (Option) running. If you I is how fast the engine I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Canada). to the same reading the old one had...then it to zero. Trip Odometer A trip odometer can see your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used the United States) or kilometers in (used in the red area, or engine damage may wonder what happensif a car has to have driven sinceyou last set it 's If set to The ...
Owner's Manual
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... very important to do properly. A tape player that you have used your dealerand be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning ...turn.It the tape head as the hubsthe cleaner cassette is normalfor the cartridge to your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other cassette in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if ...player is at least three times to indicate that not cleaned regularly can cause is available throughyour Buick dealer. of Your tape player should be sure you can add what you notice a reduction ...
... very important to do properly. A tape player that you have used your dealerand be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning ...turn.It the tape head as the hubsthe cleaner cassette is normalfor the cartridge to your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other cassette in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if ...player is at least three times to indicate that not cleaned regularly can cause is available throughyour Buick dealer. of Your tape player should be sure you can add what you notice a reduction ...
Owner's Manual
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...anti-lock brake system,this testis going on . But you normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will check itself. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake If you will be harder to cool between hard stops. Oncethe power assist is m advanced electronic ...braking system that your engine If stops, you may even notice that will still have time to push. ABS is used up,it may hear a momentary motorclicking noise while or this warning light will stay on , and...
...anti-lock brake system,this testis going on . But you normally but don't pump your anti-lock brake system will check itself. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake If you will be harder to cool between hard stops. Oncethe power assist is m advanced electronic ...braking system that your engine If stops, you may even notice that will still have time to push. ABS is used up,it may hear a momentary motorclicking noise while or this warning light will stay on , and...
Owner's Manual
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...when you turn right away. it will turn the system backon at a reasonable speed. Steering: Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is banked, and your anti-lock braking system when you need to limit wheel spin. A lot of the "driver lost ... road surface, angle at same the can control. 4-9 you're in a curve, speedis the one factor you can get a curve depends the in Emergencies Use your speed. When you movethe shift lever to a position other than even the very best braking. The Enhanced Traction System warning will light If come...
...when you turn right away. it will turn the system backon at a reasonable speed. Steering: Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is banked, and your anti-lock braking system when you need to limit wheel spin. A lot of the "driver lost ... road surface, angle at same the can control. 4-9 you're in a curve, speedis the one factor you can get a curve depends the in Emergencies Use your speed. When you movethe shift lever to a position other than even the very best braking. The Enhanced Traction System warning will light If come...
Owner's Manual
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... a well-ch.arged battery You .restartthe vehicle; u & ! If you have'noblankets or extra clothing, make go alittle faster thahjust idle. This uses lessfuel for the heat that o you must.This saves as run ~ Q run it keeps the to keep warm. anything you can wrap around you...e Tie ar e d ' c I a ~ , tyourvehicle tq alert police that you get and it fuel. t under YQW clothing to battery) charged. e Put on ' with your engine only long as you 've the been stopped-by snow. . . When you . \ mats -- anc(p0ssibly for awhile. Let the heater for signaling later.on extra...
... a well-ch.arged battery You .restartthe vehicle; u & ! If you have'noblankets or extra clothing, make go alittle faster thahjust idle. This uses lessfuel for the heat that o you must.This saves as run ~ Q run it keeps the to keep warm. anything you can wrap around you...e Tie ar e d ' c I a ~ , tyourvehicle tq alert police that you get and it fuel. t under YQW clothing to battery) charged. e Put on ' with your engine only long as you 've the been stopped-by snow. . . When you . \ mats -- anc(p0ssibly for awhile. Let the heater for signaling later.on extra...
Owner's Manual
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Be for recreational towing. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 4-28 Then, shut the engine and close the window almost off all theway to use atyour destination. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you really uncomfortable feel from the Front P I Recreational Vehicle Towing ...There may be times when you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle use the,propertowing equipment designed for...
Be for recreational towing. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 4-28 Then, shut the engine and close the window almost off all theway to use atyour destination. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you really uncomfortable feel from the Front P I Recreational Vehicle Towing ...There may be times when you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle use the,propertowing equipment designed for...
Owner's Manual
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... heat. for time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as wheel assembliesand'tiresare forced to used properly. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your passengerscould be equipment, and it are...
... heat. for time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Load-pulling components such the engine, transaxle, as wheel assembliesand'tiresare forced to used properly. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, andsee your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your passengerscould be equipment, and it are...
Owner's Manual
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... .have to pul axle or other partsof your vehicle wear in at the advice, or you can ask your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, temperature and how much your vehicle is used to do with trailering. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, d8550 Don't drive faster than mph (90km/h)) to In Canada, write to... use your engine and other parts could be heavy. How heavy a cantrailer safely be state or provincial can be damaged. MI 902 E. General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer ...
... .have to pul axle or other partsof your vehicle wear in at the advice, or you can ask your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, temperature and how much your vehicle is used to do with trailering. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, d8550 Don't drive faster than mph (90km/h)) to In Canada, write to... use your engine and other parts could be heavy. How heavy a cantrailer safely be state or provincial can be damaged. MI 902 E. General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer ...
Owner's Manual
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... speeds, driving at a lower speed may help you : they .would get hot andlonger work well. transaxle. 2. Release the regular brakes. 3. Apply your engine and Release the parking brake. no Start your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Have someone pick up ...load. 4. Check periodically to review these is 4. If you start before or down , you might have use the highest gear possible. start your tip. If On a long uphill grade, use your rig could start to while you find them quickly.' a good idea to see that to move. and...
... speeds, driving at a lower speed may help you : they .would get hot andlonger work well. transaxle. 2. Release the regular brakes. 3. Apply your engine and Release the parking brake. no Start your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Have someone pick up ...load. 4. Check periodically to review these is 4. If you start before or down , you might have use the highest gear possible. start your tip. If On a long uphill grade, use your rig could start to while you find them quickly.' a good idea to see that to move. and...
Owner's Manual
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... the of oil products.) See if any one of these istnye for very long. I you know that used engine contains certain oil elenients that collects used If oil. any one of these conditions causes engineto oil If break down slower. whichever occurs fiist. If none of them ...frequent driving in the trash, pouringit on your own be areal threat tothe environment. a The vehicle is used engine (See the manufacturer's warnings about use a barrier top of from the filter before disposal. f Used oil can be sure todrain a l free-flowing oil of or on the ground, into sewers, or ...
... the of oil products.) See if any one of these istnye for very long. I you know that used engine contains certain oil elenients that collects used If oil. any one of these conditions causes engineto oil If break down slower. whichever occurs fiist. If none of them ...frequent driving in the trash, pouringit on your own be areal threat tothe environment. a The vehicle is used engine (See the manufacturer's warnings about use a barrier top of from the filter before disposal. f Used oil can be sure todrain a l free-flowing oil of or on the ground, into sewers, or ...