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... tells you how to use . YourDrivingandtheRoad 4-1 Here you'll find this something you have a problem while to driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating, etc. The 1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual How toUsethisManual iii This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort to controls and how to operate your sound system...
... tells you how to use . YourDrivingandtheRoad 4-1 Here you'll find this something you have a problem while to driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating, etc. The 1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual How toUsethisManual iii This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort to controls and how to operate your sound system...
Owner's Manual
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..., maybeit was reorganized, refinanced and moved from the horse and buggy businessto automobiles. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. He called a Buick 1900. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. Buick, son of a giant distribution system. outlets and salespeople as a "self-seller". If automobiles could be called...
..., maybeit was reorganized, refinanced and moved from the horse and buggy businessto automobiles. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. He called a Buick 1900. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. Buick, son of a giant distribution system. outlets and salespeople as a "self-seller". If automobiles could be called...
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... successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1914. Buick was the first car travel across the country and around the world. As a... builder of Buick engines was awardedthe Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buickk ...
... successes at Indianapolis two years before the Indy 500 began. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1914. Buick was the first car travel across the country and around the world. As a... builder of Buick engines was awardedthe Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buickk ...
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... more massive in 1953. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year".The first productionV-6 engine was introduced in the Special. A high-compression V-8engine was introduced in the post-war era. This post...
... more massive in 1953. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year".The first productionV-6 engine was introduced in the Special. A high-compression V-8engine was introduced in the post-war era. This post...
Owner's Manual
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...this position, push in the.ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. To use things like theradio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. Yoursteering wheel will perform better in the Index for more information. -- -- / A - was Follow this time your new ...brake linings aren't yet broken in. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Key Positions NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it will remain locked, just as it before you inserted the key. Hard stops with new linings can ...
...this position, push in the.ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. To use things like theradio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. Yoursteering wheel will perform better in the Index for more information. -- -- / A - was Follow this time your new ...brake linings aren't yet broken in. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Key Positions NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it will remain locked, just as it before you inserted the key. Hard stops with new linings can ...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition switch. that's a safety feature. If it is stopped. 2-12 NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is the position for your engine.You will bein the LOCK position. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like LOCK. RUN (D): This is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only....do, you could break it , be sure itis allthe way in. UseOFF if you must have your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't startin any other position-- To restart when you're already moving . It's a theft deterrent feature. This position locks your ignition, steering ...
... the ignition switch. that's a safety feature. If it is stopped. 2-12 NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is the position for your engine.You will bein the LOCK position. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like LOCK. RUN (D): This is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only....do, you could break it , be sure itis allthe way in. UseOFF if you must have your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't startin any other position-- To restart when you're already moving . It's a theft deterrent feature. This position locks your ignition, steering ...
Owner's Manual
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... briefly but then stops again, do it without damaging your ignition key to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 3. floor and holdingit there as youhold the keyin START for five or seconds. Before adding electrical equipment... as your vehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. And excessive heat the can damage yourstarter motor. Try pushing your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the way down for about one -quarter...
... briefly but then stops again, do it without damaging your ignition key to START. If you could be drained much gasoline. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 3. floor and holdingit there as youhold the keyin START for five or seconds. Before adding electrical equipment... as your vehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. And excessive heat the can damage yourstarter motor. Try pushing your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below-20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter of the way down for about one -quarter...
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... but for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle. If your dealer. ~ To start your starter motor. 2. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. NOTICE: Holding your key in your vehicle towed, see the partof... as you could beflooded with the electronics in START for this manual that tells how to work with too much sooner. If you don't, your engine mightnot perform properly, If you ever haveto have your vehicle, I you add electrical f parts oraccessories, you holdthe key in theIndex. This clears...
... but for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle. If your dealer. ~ To start your starter motor. 2. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do it could change the way the fuel injection system operates. NOTICE: Holding your key in your vehicle towed, see the partof... as you could beflooded with the electronics in START for this manual that tells how to work with too much sooner. If you don't, your engine mightnot perform properly, If you ever haveto have your vehicle, I you add electrical f parts oraccessories, you holdthe key in theIndex. This clears...
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Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your vehicle can't move easily. 2-16 It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels.
Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your vehicle can't move easily. 2-16 It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels.
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... when you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in this gear to get out of PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Also, use NEUTRAL(N) only. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to fully ...apply your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your warranty. 2-17 Ensure the shift lever is fully ...
... when you can shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition key is in this gear to get out of PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Also, use NEUTRAL(N) only. To rock your vehicle back and forth to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to fully ...apply your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your warranty. 2-17 Ensure the shift lever is fully ...
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... shift lever, without first pulling it walk away from PARK (P) without pushing the button). Hold the brake pedal down . front Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 3. is firmly set the parking brake. 2. 1. If youcan it toward the of your vehicle in the button on the lever, and push the lever... way toward you (or, if you can , it means that the shiftlever wasn't fully locked into position, hold the regular brake pedal down with the engine running, be sure your vehicle. Move the key in PARK (P).
... shift lever, without first pulling it walk away from PARK (P) without pushing the button). Hold the brake pedal down . front Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 3. is firmly set the parking brake. 2. 1. If youcan it toward the of your vehicle in the button on the lever, and push the lever... way toward you (or, if you can , it means that the shiftlever wasn't fully locked into position, hold the regular brake pedal down with the engine running, be sure your vehicle. Move the key in PARK (P).
Owner's Manual
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... Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong before it . When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be costly and even -dangerous. you...
... Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is wrong before it . When oneof the warning lights comes on and stays on engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be costly and even -dangerous. you...
Owner's Manual
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... "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) That's normal.If the light doesn't come on when you start your engine and will stay it on , have it fixed so it will be a problem with your You regular brakes.Pull off the road and stop .
... "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.) That's normal.If the light doesn't come on when you start your engine and will stay it on , have it fixed so it will be a problem with your You regular brakes.Pull off the road and stop .
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... Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your Buick needs service. Then start the engineagain to do. If the light ison but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you ... conhtions, you should pulloff the road, stop as soon as possible. The chapter "Problems on again while you 're driving, stop your engine, turn the ignition off . See "Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to reset the system. If the lightstill stays on, or comes on the Road," in the Index...
... Warning Light This light tells you that your engine coolant has overheated or your Buick needs service. Then start the engineagain to do. If the light ison but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you ... conhtions, you should pulloff the road, stop as soon as possible. The chapter "Problems on again while you 're driving, stop your engine, turn the ignition off . See "Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to reset the system. If the lightstill stays on, or comes on the Road," in the Index...
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... Warning Light If this manual explains what todo. If there are visible signs of steam see "Engine Overheating', in the Index before opening the hood. Also see "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in this light comes on and stays on the Road," in the Index. It means.... If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you If have been operating your engine is too LOW COOLANT 2-56 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage That reading means the same thing as possible. The chapter "Problems on , the vehicle should pull off the...
... Warning Light If this manual explains what todo. If there are visible signs of steam see "Engine Overheating', in the Index before opening the hood. Also see "Engine Overheating'' in the Index. See "Engine Coolant" in this light comes on and stays on the Road," in the Index. It means.... If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you If have been operating your engine is too LOW COOLANT 2-56 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage That reading means the same thing as possible. The chapter "Problems on , the vehicle should pull off the...
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... in for service soon. 2-57 This as well, your fuel economy won 't a as work as could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty. SERVICE ENGINE SOON If it does not come on when the ignition is on while you are driving, the computer is working. If it stays on, or... come on ,'after while the emission controls won 't be good and your vehicle with this light .'on at all, have it comes on , but the engine is not running, as a check to show youit is indicating that you keep driving your...
... in for service soon. 2-57 This as well, your fuel economy won 't a as work as could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty. SERVICE ENGINE SOON If it does not come on when the ignition is on while you are driving, the computer is working. If it stays on, or... come on ,'after while the emission controls won 't be good and your vehicle with this light .'on at all, have it comes on , but the engine is not running, as a check to show youit is indicating that you keep driving your...
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'EngineOil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. 1. 9% OIL 2.. 2-58
'EngineOil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. 1. 9% OIL 2.. 2-58
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...Oil Light The CHECK OIL light should be oil checked. Additionally, an oil level check is running. It does not monitor engine level whenthe oil engine is only performedif the engine has been turned off for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in the Index. NOTE: The oil level monitoring... the brief period between key on briefly while youare starting your vehicle is on a level surface) and bring the engine oil up to the proper level, if necessary. See "Engine Oil"in circulation to warn you if there's a problem. CHECK OIL If the light stays on, your oil level...
...Oil Light The CHECK OIL light should be oil checked. Additionally, an oil level check is running. It does not monitor engine level whenthe oil engine is only performedif the engine has been turned off for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in the Index. NOTE: The oil level monitoring... the brief period between key on briefly while youare starting your vehicle is on a level surface) and bring the engine oil up to the proper level, if necessary. See "Engine Oil"in circulation to warn you if there's a problem. CHECK OIL If the light stays on, your oil level...
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... (or less) gas to fill up , or stop your tank. than half of the tank's capacity to E. 0 0 0 It works only whenthe engine is in your vehicle. When you turn the engine off before the gage reads E It takes more right away. 3 Ll or less -- nears E, you still have had about the fuel...
... (or less) gas to fill up , or stop your tank. than half of the tank's capacity to E. 0 0 0 It works only whenthe engine is in your vehicle. When you turn the engine off before the gage reads E It takes more right away. 3 Ll or less -- nears E, you still have had about the fuel...
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NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-62 It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (WM). Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine isrunning.
NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-62 It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (WM). Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine isrunning.