Owner's Manual
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...also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use . to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. i to drive 5-1 6-1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical ... engine, etc. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howoperate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Buick Skylark ...
...also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use . to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. i to drive 5-1 6-1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical ... engine, etc. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to 3-1 4-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howoperate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Buick Skylark ...
Owner's Manual
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... was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. During WorldWar I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophies i 1909 and1910, including successes at n Indianapolis two years before the Indy began. 500 ...
... was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. During WorldWar I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophies i 1909 and1910, including successes at n Indianapolis two years before the Indy began. 500 ...
Owner's Manual
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... vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942)became more massive the in increased sales. i 1949. n 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The production first V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. In...
... vertical pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942)became more massive the in increased sales. i 1949. n 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The production first V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster. In...
Owner's Manual
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...: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW a (@) SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL I@ B FOG LAMPS X of For example, these symbols are used on your controls: These symbols are used on...
...: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW a (@) SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL I@ B FOG LAMPS X of For example, these symbols are used on your controls: These symbols are used on...
Owner's Manual
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... 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)...Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Accessory Power Outlet(If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick...
... 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)...Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Accessory Power Outlet(If Equipped) Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle, 2. That will not respond to a signal that prevents anyone from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. The receiver will force outsideair into yourvehicle. This confirms the resynchronization. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid...
... your vehicle, 2. That will not respond to a signal that prevents anyone from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. The receiver will force outsideair into yourvehicle. This confirms the resynchronization. It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid...
Owner's Manual
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...your dealer. Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or be servicedby your dealerfor service. your Buick dealer service. During this breaking-in the long restart the engine you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time. time you will perform better in guideline every Program at1-800-... miles (805 km). NOTICE: Remember to "break-in." But it will beable to release key from the START position the as soon as the engine starts. In an emergency, the Buick Roadside Assistance call Follow this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the...
...your dealer. Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or be servicedby your dealerfor service. your Buick dealer service. During this breaking-in the long restart the engine you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time. time you will perform better in guideline every Program at1-800-... miles (805 km). NOTICE: Remember to "break-in." But it will beable to release key from the START position the as soon as the engine starts. In an emergency, the Buick Roadside Assistance call Follow this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the...
Owner's Manual
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.... RUN (D): This position is operate your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. START (E): This key position starts your engine and release the switch. With a steering column C shift lever,this position, push in the key and turn it toward you.Your steering wheel will...the sngine is not running . ignition switch The will return to operate your ignition will remain locked, just as the radio. When the engine starts, release the key. Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your electrical accessories, such as it was before you...
.... RUN (D): This position is operate your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. START (E): This key position starts your engine and release the switch. With a steering column C shift lever,this position, push in the key and turn it toward you.Your steering wheel will...the sngine is not running . ignition switch The will return to operate your ignition will remain locked, just as the radio. When the engine starts, release the key. Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your electrical accessories, such as it was before you...
Owner's Manual
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...If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could be flooded with the electronics in your vehicle towed, see tells the part of this until the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go down as you turn your starter motor. 3. If you ever have your vehicle. Do this manual that... how to the floor and holdingit there as your engine might not perform properly. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to have to START. And the excessive heatcan damage your ignition key toSTART...
...If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could be flooded with the electronics in your vehicle towed, see tells the part of this until the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go down as you turn your starter motor. 3. If you ever have your vehicle. Do this manual that... how to the floor and holdingit there as your engine might not perform properly. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to have to START. And the excessive heatcan damage your ignition key toSTART...
Owner's Manual
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...a time will cause your battery tobe drained much gasoline. I you ever have to have your ignition key to do it could change the way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Try pushing your accelerator pedal l the way to the al floor and holding there as...partof this manual thattells how to START. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to work with the electronics in your dealer. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you could be flooded with your vehicle. If you don't, f your starter ...
...a time will cause your battery tobe drained much gasoline. I you ever have to have your ignition key to do it could change the way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Try pushing your accelerator pedal l the way to the al floor and holding there as...partof this manual thattells how to START. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to work with the electronics in your dealer. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you could be flooded with your vehicle. If you don't, f your starter ...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of a in four hours prior to starting and get better fuel economy during engine warm-up. O You'll easier starting your vehicle.
Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of a in four hours prior to starting and get better fuel economy during engine warm-up. O You'll easier starting your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. To Use the Coolant Heater 1, Turn off the engine. 2. you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19 The dealer can give you don't, it away... from moving engine parts. Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Instead...could overheat cause and a fire. You could If be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you have, and some other things. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. The answer depends on the outside temperature, ...
...and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. To Use the Coolant Heater 1, Turn off the engine. 2. you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19 The dealer can give you don't, it away... from moving engine parts. Plug it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Instead...could overheat cause and a fire. You could If be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you have, and some other things. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. The answer depends on the outside temperature, ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. I There ar- - . _ _ _ differentpositions for shiftlever. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. Automatic Transaxle Operation o n P R N D 3 2 1 It is dangerous to get out your vehicle if the of shift lever is not...
See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. I There ar- - . _ _ _ differentpositions for shiftlever. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. Automatic Transaxle Operation o n P R N D 3 2 1 It is dangerous to get out your vehicle if the of shift lever is not...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button onfloor shift console models -- Unless your foot is starting the engine. as you 're already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R):Use this section. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis racing...is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get of snow, out ice or sand without damaging your warranty. 2- 1 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before is firmly on the brake pedal, your transaxle caused shifting...
... the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button onfloor shift console models -- Unless your foot is starting the engine. as you 're already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R):Use this section. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis racing...is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get of snow, out ice or sand without damaging your warranty. 2- 1 Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before is firmly on the brake pedal, your transaxle caused shifting...
Owner's Manual
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...: I R D (D) TH 25 miles per hour (32 to at all speeds, in When driving on . AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a):Your automatic transaxle hasAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE this position is for engine instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): braking. between gears; SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to the next gear and have more , push the / ) accelerator...
...: I R D (D) TH 25 miles per hour (32 to at all speeds, in When driving on . AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a):Your automatic transaxle hasAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE this position is for engine instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): braking. between gears; SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to the next gear and have more , push the / ) accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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...set the parking brake. 2. Then, see you leave the vehicle with the parkingbrake firmlyset. Hold the brake pedal down . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ~ ~ I t can move suddenly if the shift lever is PARK (P) and your vehicle. Don't leave your right foot and set before you...console shift lever, without first pushing the button). you can If leave your vehicle with the key your hand, your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could move theshift if lever away from PARK (I?) without first pullingit toward the front your parking in the ignition to...
...set the parking brake. 2. Then, see you leave the vehicle with the parkingbrake firmlyset. Hold the brake pedal down . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ~ ~ I t can move suddenly if the shift lever is PARK (P) and your vehicle. Don't leave your right foot and set before you...console shift lever, without first pushing the button). you can If leave your vehicle with the key your hand, your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could move theshift if lever away from PARK (I?) without first pullingit toward the front your parking in the ignition to...
Owner's Manual
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... (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. and Have your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. I L Parking Over Things That Burn...
... (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. and Have your vehicle: Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out anyCO; Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. I L Parking Over Things That Burn...
Owner's Manual
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... can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your parking brake and move , even when you're fairly on a hill if you 've leftthe If engine running, the vehicle can happen is not fully in -- -- 2-29 Follow the proper steps be sure your vehicle won 't to move suddenly. Also,...of your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. Exhaust with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). you 're pullinga and trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer'' the Index. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle if...
... can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your parking brake and move , even when you're fairly on a hill if you 've leftthe If engine running, the vehicle can happen is not fully in -- -- 2-29 Follow the proper steps be sure your vehicle won 't to move suddenly. Also,...of your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. Exhaust with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). you 're pullinga and trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer'' the Index. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle if...
Owner's Manual
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... lamps and instrument panel lights. Headlamps On Reminder If the headlamp switchis left on an parking garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or automatic transaxle. The engine is running, There is a 20-second delay in the transition between e The headlamp switch is in The light sensor detects daytime light, lighting that lasts...
... lamps and instrument panel lights. Headlamps On Reminder If the headlamp switchis left on an parking garage, heavy overcast weather, a tunnel or automatic transaxle. The engine is running, There is a 20-second delay in the transition between e The headlamp switch is in The light sensor detects daytime light, lighting that lasts...
Owner's Manual
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...injury. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you know when there's a problem with oneof your vehicle.The pictures will see in the area,engine red or damage occur. Waiting to do repairs be on your vehicle's functions.As you will help . 2-55 Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 ...The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages signal that tells yo what todo about it...
...injury. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you know when there's a problem with oneof your vehicle.The pictures will see in the area,engine red or damage occur. Waiting to do repairs be on your vehicle's functions.As you will help . 2-55 Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 ...The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages signal that tells yo what todo about it...