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to drive 5-1 6-1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manuaI. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. to 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to quickly find helpful information and tips...
to drive 5-1 6-1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manuaI. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. to 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to quickly find helpful information and tips...
Owner's Manual
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Slide the seat to where want it . 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Passenger's Side Move the control lever under the of the seat to front unlock it . is Turn the knob onthe right frontof the driver's seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to make sure the seat locked in place. Then you release the lever and to move the seat with your try body, to adjust the support for the lower back. 1-3
Slide the seat to where want it . 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Passenger's Side Move the control lever under the of the seat to front unlock it . is Turn the knob onthe right frontof the driver's seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to make sure the seat locked in place. Then you release the lever and to move the seat with your try body, to adjust the support for the lower back. 1-3
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... Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to get out. 1-7 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down that the top of &e so restraint is closest to be sure itis locked. Easy Entry Seat(2-Door Models) I If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it , be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to the top your vehicle makesit...
... Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to get out. 1-7 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down that the top of &e so restraint is closest to be sure itis locked. Easy Entry Seat(2-Door Models) I If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it , be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to the top your vehicle makesit...
Owner's Manual
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.... Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat far back asit wl go as il before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in child restraint as the the instructions say. Secure the child in the Index.) 2. Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run portions of rear-facing child...
.... Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat far back asit wl go as il before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in child restraint as the the instructions say. Secure the child in the Index.) 2. Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run portions of rear-facing child...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) TM 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-39 2-43 2-45 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Accessory Power Outlet(If...
... 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) TM 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-39 2-43 2-45 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-55 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Accessory Power Outlet(If...
Owner's Manual
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... be dangerous. There are several ways to lock the door, slide the lock control rearward. From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry Systemif your vehicle. To unlock the door, slide the lock control forward. From the inside handle won't open the doors and fall out. The lock control will show orange whenthe in a crash if the doors aren'tlocked. Door Locks Unlocked doors can easily open it.
... be dangerous. There are several ways to lock the door, slide the lock control rearward. From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless Entry Systemif your vehicle. To unlock the door, slide the lock control forward. From the inside handle won't open the doors and fall out. The lock control will show orange whenthe in a crash if the doors aren'tlocked. Door Locks Unlocked doors can easily open it.
Owner's Manual
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... doors at once from the driver orfront passenger door lock switch. is If you don't want thedoors to the position, you shift out of your shift leverof out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If someone needs to get out while the vehicle running, have that person use is turned to automatically unlock when the key is the manual or power lock. will automatically unlock when the ignition turned off. in 2-5 Forfuse location, see "Fuses...
... doors at once from the driver orfront passenger door lock switch. is If you don't want thedoors to the position, you shift out of your shift leverof out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If someone needs to get out while the vehicle running, have that person use is turned to automatically unlock when the key is the manual or power lock. will automatically unlock when the ignition turned off. in 2-5 Forfuse location, see "Fuses...
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... electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sureall windows are shut. The receiver will force outsideair into yourvehicle. Press and hold theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons on VENT. That will not respond to a signal that prevents anyone from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. Your Remote Keyless Entry...
... electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sureall windows are shut. The receiver will force outsideair into yourvehicle. Press and hold theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons on VENT. That will not respond to a signal that prevents anyone from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. Your Remote Keyless Entry...
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... ignition and steering wheel. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you turn the engine but off still turn it was before you can use RUN to is operate your electrical power accessories. OFF (C): This position lets you start your engine and release the switch. Use OFF if you put the key in, your ignition will remain locked, just as the radio. With a steering column C shift lever,this position locks your electrical accessories...
... ignition and steering wheel. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you turn the engine but off still turn it was before you can use RUN to is operate your electrical power accessories. OFF (C): This position lets you start your engine and release the switch. Use OFF if you put the key in, your ignition will remain locked, just as the radio. With a steering column C shift lever,this position locks your electrical accessories...
Owner's Manual
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... release the shift lever button onfloor shift console models -- Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is starting the engine. You could damage yourtransaxle. as you c m o t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the engine racing isn't covered by of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- I NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is being towed. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicle is moving , useNEUTRAL (N) only. If you maintain brake...
... release the shift lever button onfloor shift console models -- Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is starting the engine. You could damage yourtransaxle. as you c m o t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the engine racing isn't covered by of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- I NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R) while your vehicle is being towed. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicle is moving , useNEUTRAL (N) only. If you maintain brake...
Owner's Manual
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course, applyingthe brake Of takes youout of the instrument panel. 0 Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake shift to a lower gear or to find be too much trouble and don't cruise control on use steep hills. Turn the knob to LIGHTS to accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. the When going downhill, you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition, your speed, load and steepness...
course, applyingthe brake Of takes youout of the instrument panel. 0 Erasing Speed Memory When you may have to brake shift to a lower gear or to find be too much trouble and don't cruise control on use steep hills. Turn the knob to LIGHTS to accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. the When going downhill, you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition, your speed, load and steepness...
Owner's Manual
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H. Driver's Side Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) D. Hood Release Handle P. Interior Lamp Control Switch Q. SRS - Rear Window Defogger Switch G. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 0. Headlamp Switch 2-51 You'll know to drive safely J. Ashtray and Lighter The main componentsof your carrunnhg. Glove Box many other things you'll need to let you 're using and fuel I. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Ignition Switch N. Passenger's Side Supplemental Your instrument panelis designed to know how is fast...
H. Driver's Side Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) D. Hood Release Handle P. Interior Lamp Control Switch Q. SRS - Rear Window Defogger Switch G. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 0. Headlamp Switch 2-51 You'll know to drive safely J. Ashtray and Lighter The main componentsof your carrunnhg. Glove Box many other things you'll need to let you 're using and fuel I. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Ignition Switch N. Passenger's Side Supplemental Your instrument panelis designed to know how is fast...
Owner's Manual
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... control knob is directed to make your air system work . force MAX: This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amountof work The center knob changes the temperature air coming through the system. Buick when the car is directed through the heater ducts and defroster outlets. 3-2 i The right knob has several settings to OFF, the fan and the heating and cooling system will circulate cooled...
... control knob is directed to make your air system work . force MAX: This setting provides maximum cooling with the least amountof work The center knob changes the temperature air coming through the system. Buick when the car is directed through the heater ducts and defroster outlets. 3-2 i The right knob has several settings to OFF, the fan and the heating and cooling system will circulate cooled...
Owner's Manual
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... your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and openthe window as necessary. 3. Turn on a hot day. otherwise, shift to highest gear while the driving -- Sometimes drive normally. the warning stops. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or DRIVE (D). 5-15 If you no o the vehicle until it cools down. il vehicle right away. warning, turn oflthe engine and get everyone out If you get the overheat warning withsign of steam, youcan idle the engine...
... your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and openthe window as necessary. 3. Turn on a hot day. otherwise, shift to highest gear while the driving -- Sometimes drive normally. the warning stops. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or DRIVE (D). 5-15 If you no o the vehicle until it cools down. il vehicle right away. warning, turn oflthe engine and get everyone out If you get the overheat warning withsign of steam, youcan idle the engine...
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... 6-28 6-32 6-32 6-32 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under Hood the Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield WasherHuid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6-37 6-3 8 6-38 6-46 6-47 6-50 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-5 3 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-6 1 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 Interior Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Outside of your is vehicle, and a part devoted its appearance...
... 6-28 6-32 6-32 6-32 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under Hood the Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield WasherHuid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 6-37 6-3 8 6-38 6-46 6-47 6-50 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-5 3 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-6 1 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 Interior Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Outside of your is vehicle, and a part devoted its appearance...
Owner's Manual
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... to have tires that same TPC Spec number. It was a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on wheels. If your vehicle. though. Be sure to use on your tires have a crash. When you get new tires, get ones with your vehicle will be followed by an "MS" (for use the same size and type tires on each tire's sidewall. If you ever replace your tires with...
... to have tires that same TPC Spec number. It was a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on wheels. If your vehicle. though. Be sure to use on your tires have a crash. When you get new tires, get ones with your vehicle will be followed by an "MS" (for use the same size and type tires on each tire's sidewall. If you ever replace your tires with...
Owner's Manual
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.... Buick model. 6-44 Replace any of or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, which can lead to a level performance of these conditions exist. If the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. it B andA represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.wheels, which all passenger tires must meet under vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels controlled conditions on...
.... Buick model. 6-44 Replace any of or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, which can lead to a level performance of these conditions exist. If the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 109. it B andA represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.wheels, which all passenger tires must meet under vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels controlled conditions on...
Owner's Manual
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... have be on the inside rear Weatherstrips window, since they may be months. to the wiper blades and affect their performance. application may on your vehicle provides beauty, depth washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, of color, gloss retention and durability. Then...at windshield is not clear after using the windshield The paint finish on cause scratches. GM Glass Cleaner (GM vigorously with a clothsoaked in Index.) the Cleaning the Outside of the Cleaning Glass Surfaces Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick If the windshield is...
... have be on the inside rear Weatherstrips window, since they may be months. to the wiper blades and affect their performance. application may on your vehicle provides beauty, depth washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, of color, gloss retention and durability. Then...at windshield is not clear after using the windshield The paint finish on cause scratches. GM Glass Cleaner (GM vigorously with a clothsoaked in Index.) the Cleaning the Outside of the Cleaning Glass Surfaces Windshield and Wiper Blades Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick If the windshield is...
Owner's Manual
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... Solenoids Ignition System Heater/Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine CoolingFan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stoplamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits 1 I Fuse F/P INJ ERLS Usage Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Back-up Lamps, Canister Purge Valve, EGR, Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, Anti-Lock Brakes, Air Conditioning Compressor, Park Lock Solenoid Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) Fuse Panel (If Your steering wheel controls are protected fuses. For by service, contact your Buick...
... Solenoids Ignition System Heater/Air Conditioner-High Blower, Generator-Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine CoolingFan Lighting Circuits Power Accessories, Stoplamp Circuits, Rear Window Defogger Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition Switched Circuits 1 I Fuse F/P INJ ERLS Usage Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors Back-up Lamps, Canister Purge Valve, EGR, Automatic Transaxle, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock, Anti-Lock Brakes, Air Conditioning Compressor, Park Lock Solenoid Steering Wheel Controls Equipped) Fuse Panel (If Your steering wheel controls are protected fuses. For by service, contact your Buick...
Owner's Manual
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... Steering Wheel ...2-31 3-6 Time. Service ...6-2 8- 10 Bulletins. Ordering in Canada ...Parts Identification Label ...6-55 8- 10 Publications. Ordering in Canada ...Manuals. Tilt ...3-21 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...2-45 Storage Compartments ...Storage. Coolant ...6-25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...Symbols. Adding ...2-16.2.17.3.25. 6.56 5-34 Spare Tire. Vehicle ...x Synchronization ...2-10 Tachometer ...2-55 6-36 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...3-25 TapePlayerCare ...Theft ...2-12 THEFTLOCK" ...3-22 6-25 Thermostat ...Third Gear. Engine ...Speech Impaired. Cleaning ...7-40 Starter Switch...
... Steering Wheel ...2-31 3-6 Time. Service ...6-2 8- 10 Bulletins. Ordering in Canada ...Parts Identification Label ...6-55 8- 10 Publications. Ordering in Canada ...Manuals. Tilt ...3-21 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...2-45 Storage Compartments ...Storage. Coolant ...6-25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...Symbols. Adding ...2-16.2.17.3.25. 6.56 5-34 Spare Tire. Vehicle ...x Synchronization ...2-10 Tachometer ...2-55 6-36 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...3-25 TapePlayerCare ...Theft ...2-12 THEFTLOCK" ...3-22 6-25 Thermostat ...Third Gear. Engine ...Speech Impaired. Cleaning ...7-40 Starter Switch...