Owner's Manual
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... how to do i.f you you of this want to drive under different conditions. It also 8-7. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. I 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6-1 ...Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to... ventilation and comfort controls and how to use . It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your audio system. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; ProblemsontheRoad ...YourDrivingandtheRoad This section tells you how to operate your...
... how to do i.f you you of this want to drive under different conditions. It also 8-7. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. I 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5-1 6-1 ...Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to... ventilation and comfort controls and how to use . It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your audio system. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; ProblemsontheRoad ...YourDrivingandtheRoad This section tells you how to operate your...
Owner's Manual
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Close and lock the door. 2. We'll start with the driver position. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called the "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies.a child will be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" the Index) in...
Close and lock the door. 2. We'll start with the driver position. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this manual called the "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies.a child will be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" the Index) in...
Owner's Manual
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... if you everything is working properly-- I 2-1 Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the A ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on Also starting, shifting and braking. you have a problem. explained are the instrument panel ,and the warning systems that tellif .
... if you everything is working properly-- I 2-1 Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the A ignition keyis dangerous for many standard and optional featureson your Buick, and information on Also starting, shifting and braking. you have a problem. explained are the instrument panel ,and the warning systems that tellif .
Owner's Manual
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...or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is turned with Passlock the theft-deterrent system. is Your modern Buick doesn't need premature wear and earlier replacement. in . See -- -- your new brake linings aren'tyet broken position soon as the ... ." But it will slow 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. !Passlock .Yourvehicle is equipped with a valid key. the enginestalls and theTHEFT SYSTEM light flashes, 0 Avoid making hard stops for...
...or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is turned with Passlock the theft-deterrent system. is Your modern Buick doesn't need premature wear and earlier replacement. in . See -- -- your new brake linings aren'tyet broken position soon as the ... ." But it will slow 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. !Passlock .Yourvehicle is equipped with a valid key. the enginestalls and theTHEFT SYSTEM light flashes, 0 Avoid making hard stops for...
Owner's Manual
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... was before you put the key your ignition in motion whilethe engine isoff. To use things like LOCK. Butturn the key onlywith your engine. START (E): This key position starts your hand.Using a tool to force it , be sure itis all theway in engine is the positionfor driving. ignition, steering wheel and transaxle...
... was before you put the key your ignition in motion whilethe engine isoff. To use things like LOCK. Butturn the key onlywith your engine. START (E): This key position starts your hand.Using a tool to force it , be sure itis all theway in engine is the positionfor driving. ignition, steering wheel and transaxle...
Owner's Manual
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...of while you turn ignition key to start the engine. Do this until the the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go of Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only when your Buick is stopped. 2-13 of the key. lever to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your ...starter motor. 2. Shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. And the excessive heat can ...
...of while you turn ignition key to start the engine. Do this until the the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go of Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only when your Buick is stopped. 2-13 of the key. lever to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your ...starter motor. 2. Shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. And the excessive heat can ...
Owner's Manual
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...have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this manual that tells to do the same thing,this time but then. If the vehicle starts briefly the 'butthen stops again, do it could change the,way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your dealer. If you could ...be flooded with your vehicle. start 3. stops), it how wit,hout damaging yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine still won't (or starts but keep the pedal about one-quarter the way down of for about three seconds...
...have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this manual that tells to do the same thing,this time but then. If the vehicle starts briefly the 'butthen stops again, do it could change the,way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your dealer. If you could ...be flooded with your vehicle. start 3. stops), it how wit,hout damaging yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine still won't (or starts but keep the pedal about one-quarter the way down of for about three seconds...
Owner's Manual
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... you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this manual that how to work with too much sooner. your in START for up'to the all n floor and holding there as your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit tells without damaging your... enginemight not performproperly. pushing your accelerator pedal the way to 15 seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your vehicle. Starting Your 3.1 Liter Engine 1. NOTICE: Holding. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you holdthe key i it could change theway the engine operates...
... you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see f the partof this manual that how to work with too much sooner. your in START for up'to the all n floor and holding there as your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit tells without damaging your... enginemight not performproperly. pushing your accelerator pedal the way to 15 seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your vehicle. Starting Your 3.1 Liter Engine 1. NOTICE: Holding. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you holdthe key i it could change theway the engine operates...
Owner's Manual
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grounded 110-voltAC outlet. 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. Turn off the engine. 2. O 2-16 Plug it into anormal; 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. To use the coolant heater: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.
grounded 110-voltAC outlet. 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. Turn off the engine. 2. O 2-16 Plug it into anormal; 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. To use the coolant heater: 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.
Owner's Manual
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...&ift interlock. To be injured. Shifting to . To rock your vehicle back and to back up. , You or others could damage your starting the engine. as you 're .onfairly,~. REVERSE (R): Use this Don't leave your front wheels. If moving the shift lever on shift ' ...also release theshift lever button on floor shift console It is not fully ,in start your engine because your transaxle. a I . , i . . '\ . . . . .. Then move the shiftlever to use when you have left the engine running unless you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . running , the vehicle can shift from ...
...&ift interlock. To be injured. Shifting to . To rock your vehicle back and to back up. , You or others could damage your starting the engine. as you 're .onfairly,~. REVERSE (R): Use this Don't leave your front wheels. If moving the shift lever on shift ' ...also release theshift lever button on floor shift console It is not fully ,in start your engine because your transaxle. a I . , i . . '\ . . . . .. Then move the shiftlever to use when you have left the engine running unless you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . running , the vehicle can shift from ...
Owner's Manual
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gear 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under ... hold the regular brake until the of into thege,w you want . as soon you can . Things that or can 't shift out but of PARK(P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can burn. 3 3L Have the vehicle fixed as 5. Then move the shift...
gear 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under ... hold the regular brake until the of into thege,w you want . as soon you can . Things that or can 't shift out but of PARK(P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can burn. 3 3L Have the vehicle fixed as 5. Then move the shift...
Owner's Manual
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... if the DRL systemis experiencing a problem orif a headlamp is burned out, replace to help avoid an it there until you . Then release it . u t i the arrow starts to low, pull the signal lever all when you release it . If a bulb is malfunctioning. 2-30 If the arrows don't go on after you having...
... if the DRL systemis experiencing a problem orif a headlamp is burned out, replace to help avoid an it there until you . Then release it . u t i the arrow starts to low, pull the signal lever all when you release it . If a bulb is malfunctioning. 2-30 If the arrows don't go on after you having...
Owner's Manual
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... is when youturn the ignitionoff and open the driver's, door. top the instrument panel others to the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Then start the vehicle. The transaxle is not in The ignition is to in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) As with your headlamps will come Daytime Running Lamps (DRL...
... is when youturn the ignitionoff and open the driver's, door. top the instrument panel others to the short periods after dawn and before sunset. Then start the vehicle. The transaxle is not in The ignition is to in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) As with your headlamps will come Daytime Running Lamps (DRL...
Owner's Manual
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..., pull the lid forward. Your vehicle may havea convenience net. You'llsee it . It can . Store them turns from falling over during sharp or quick starts and stops. Rear Seat Cupholder The console provides space holding a cup or soft for in the trunk as far forward as well. access the To...
..., pull the lid forward. Your vehicle may havea convenience net. You'llsee it . It can . Store them turns from falling over during sharp or quick starts and stops. Rear Seat Cupholder The console provides space holding a cup or soft for in the trunk as far forward as well. access the To...
Owner's Manual
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... section that tells you locate them. So please get to know when to there's a problem with one of when you the engine just to let start light will help . If the driver's problem with your vehicle's functions. you know they're working.If you are driving, or when onethe gages ...also your warning lights and gages. nor the lights come on your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Safety Belt Reminder Light RUN or START, a chime will This part describes the warning lights and gages that may When the key is turned to be or ais 55 seconds. The pictures...
... section that tells you locate them. So please get to know when to there's a problem with one of when you the engine just to let start light will help . If the driver's problem with your vehicle's functions. you know they're working.If you are driving, or when onethe gages ...also your warning lights and gages. nor the lights come on your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Safety Belt Reminder Light RUN or START, a chime will This part describes the warning lights and gages that may When the key is turned to be or ais 55 seconds. The pictures...
Owner's Manual
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...on air bag system,see this light will see "Air the Bag" in the Index. The light tells youif there is ready. Then thelight your Buick to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are driving, your the system is an electrical problem.The system check includes theair.bag sensor.... air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn until you or air are working. AIR BAG You will come when you i on start your ignitionto RUN If the light stays you need service, and should go out. This means turn your .vehicle, stays on, or comes on briefly...
...on air bag system,see this light will see "Air the Bag" in the Index. The light tells youif there is ready. Then thelight your Buick to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are driving, your the system is an electrical problem.The system check includes theair.bag sensor.... air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you turn until you or air are working. AIR BAG You will come when you i on start your ignitionto RUN If the light stays you need service, and should go out. This means turn your .vehicle, stays on, or comes on briefly...
Owner's Manual
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...the light comes on when y,ou're driving, as you 're driving, there on may need service. If it will be a problem with your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this warning light should come light on briefly when you turn... the ignition off . That's normal. Then start the engine. If the regular brake system warning isn't on, you still light have anti-lock brakes. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (Option) With...
...the light comes on when y,ou're driving, as you 're driving, there on may need service. If it will be a problem with your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this warning light should come light on briefly when you turn... the ignition off . That's normal. Then start the engine. If the regular brake system warning isn't on, you still light have anti-lock brakes. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (Option) With...
Owner's Manual
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... can come on and then In addition, if you do, your key to it catches fire. This light can become so hot that it fixed started. I Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your engine oil pressure. You or others could be sure to your engine from...
... can come on and then In addition, if you do, your key to it catches fire. This light can become so hot that it fixed started. I Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is not covered by your engine oil pressure. You or others could be sure to your engine from...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, your engine oil level should your dealer. The oil level monitoring system only checks level oil during the brief period between key and engine start , "Passlock" in the NOTE: Afalse CHECK OIL light may be sure your vehicle has oil been shutoff for a considerable periodof time allowingthe oil... normally in circulation to start . the If the light flashes,the Passlock System has entered a see 2-59 If the light comes on and stays on turn the briefly ...
... vehicle, your engine oil level should your dealer. The oil level monitoring system only checks level oil during the brief period between key and engine start , "Passlock" in the NOTE: Afalse CHECK OIL light may be sure your vehicle has oil been shutoff for a considerable periodof time allowingthe oil... normally in circulation to start . the If the light flashes,the Passlock System has entered a see 2-59 If the light comes on and stays on turn the briefly ...
Owner's Manual
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... CHECK GAGES m . 0 indicated. For example, the gage have had about the fuel gage. It is works only when the engine is on briefly when youare starting the engine. fill \ If the light comes and stays while you are four concerns some owners have indicated may move when you turn a corner, speed...
... CHECK GAGES m . 0 indicated. For example, the gage have had about the fuel gage. It is works only when the engine is on briefly when youare starting the engine. fill \ If the light comes and stays while you are four concerns some owners have indicated may move when you turn a corner, speed...