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The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how...ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how under different conditions. You can useit to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Your Driving and the Road Here you wantto read. also explains the "SRS" system. to to...
The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how...ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how under different conditions. You can useit to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. to Your Driving and the Road Here you wantto read. also explains the "SRS" system. to to...
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... do if you if everything is working tell that properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-10 2- 12 2-12 2-13 2- 14 2-15 2-18 2-20 2-23 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks ...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...
... do if you if everything is working tell that properly -- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-10 2- 12 2-12 2-13 2- 14 2-15 2-18 2-20 2-23 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks ...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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...need service.See your new brake linings aren't yet broken is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or be servicedby your Buick dealer service. fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index).See in . in Don't make full-throttle starts. may need... an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your dealerfor service. Yourvehicle is running, a problem has been detected the system and may also want to restart the engine. for Avoid making hard stops for more information. -- -- 2-13 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See...
...need service.See your new brake linings aren't yet broken is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or be servicedby your Buick dealer service. fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index).See in . in Don't make full-throttle starts. may need... an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your dealerfor service. Yourvehicle is running, a problem has been detected the system and may also want to restart the engine. for Avoid making hard stops for more information. -- -- 2-13 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See...
Owner's Manual
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.... Please follow this happens. They'rea big help you will help . 2-55 It displays engine speedin hundreds of your vehicle's functions.As you locate them. I Gages can indicate when there may be or is a or problem with the tachometer in the details on your warning lights and gages could also save...when there may be costly -- Warning lights come on when you know your vehicle. you should not be is a problem with one the gages shows of there may be a problem, check the section that tells yo what todo about it. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you know ...
.... Please follow this happens. They'rea big help you will help . 2-55 It displays engine speedin hundreds of your vehicle's functions.As you locate them. I Gages can indicate when there may be or is a or problem with the tachometer in the details on your warning lights and gages could also save...when there may be costly -- Warning lights come on when you know your vehicle. you should not be is a problem with one the gages shows of there may be a problem, check the section that tells yo what todo about it. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you know ...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's safety belt is an air bag readiness light on "Air Bag" in the Index. The air bag readiness light should go out. Have your engine, and it will flashfor about eight seconds to remind people to light doesn't come on when you if there is already buckled, neither the chime... nor the light will flash for a few seconds. If the driver's belt is an electrical problem. This means the system is 2-56 Then the light should flash for a few seconds when you the start your vehicle serviced right away. This light...
... driver's safety belt is an air bag readiness light on "Air Bag" in the Index. The air bag readiness light should go out. Have your engine, and it will flashfor about eight seconds to remind people to light doesn't come on when you if there is already buckled, neither the chime... nor the light will flash for a few seconds. If the driver's belt is an electrical problem. This means the system is 2-56 Then the light should flash for a few seconds when you the start your vehicle serviced right away. This light...
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...Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you need service, and should take your battery until you need both parts working . If one part isn't working, the other part still can work and stop you brake system inspected right away. 2-57 Have you . Battery Light When you start the engine..., this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. To save your Buickthe dealer at to OFF. For good braking,...
...Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you need service, and should take your battery until you need both parts working . If one part isn't working, the other part still can work and stop you brake system inspected right away. 2-57 Have you . Battery Light When you start the engine..., this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. To save your Buickthe dealer at to OFF. For good braking,...
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....Or, if the light on, comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, still you have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine andit will stay on for three seconds. If the tr light doesn... on again while you 're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 and turnthe ignition to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. Then start your regular brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the...
....Or, if the light on, comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, still you have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine andit will stay on for three seconds. If the tr light doesn... on again while you 're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 and turnthe ignition to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. Then start your regular brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the...
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...shift lever back to FIRST(1) or SECOND(2), the warning light will be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System means there's a problem with the system. and your vehicle may come on and stay on when you start the engine. I f the transaxle shift lever in any position other than is fully released..., it will stay on for the following reasons: If you if there's a problem. When this warning light should go off by moving the shift...
...shift lever back to FIRST(1) or SECOND(2), the warning light will be a problem with your Enhanced Traction System means there's a problem with the system. and your vehicle may come on and stay on when you start the engine. I f the transaxle shift lever in any position other than is fully released..., it will stay on for the following reasons: If you if there's a problem. When this warning light should go off by moving the shift...
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... which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I NOTICE: ' CHECK ENGINE If you is on, it This lightwill also comeon during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. as This could lead costly repairs that there is a problem and service and service is required. This Dealer or qualified service center...
... which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. I NOTICE: ' CHECK ENGINE If you is on, it This lightwill also comeon during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. as This could lead costly repairs that there is a problem and service and service is required. This Dealer or qualified service center...
Owner's Manual
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... you are towing a trailer, reduce amount of the above steps have made the turn Have you experience one at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . turn ...developed. The diagnostic system can determine the fuel if cap has been off . of If so, be sure to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your electrical system may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the systemand cause the light tou n on acceleration. (...
... you are towing a trailer, reduce amount of the above steps have made the turn Have you experience one at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? A few driving trips with quality fuel (see "If the Light Is On Steady" following . turn ...developed. The diagnostic system can determine the fuel if cap has been off . of If so, be sure to any mechanical or electrical fix problems that may have your electrical system may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the systemand cause the light tou n on acceleration. (...
Owner's Manual
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... and is started. If it doesn't, be sure to have fixed so it will it be there to your engine from neglected oil problems can be a problem with your key toRUN and goes off . a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , the light may blink on and then off when the... engine is doesn't showa problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your engine oil pressure. I NOTICE: Damage to warn you. oil Don't keep drivingif...
... and is started. If it doesn't, be sure to have fixed so it will it be there to your engine from neglected oil problems can be a problem with your key toRUN and goes off . a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , the light may blink on and then off when the... engine is doesn't showa problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on when you turn your engine oil pressure. I NOTICE: Damage to warn you. oil Don't keep drivingif...
Owner's Manual
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..." in the Index. Thisnormal. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is If there's a problem with ABS. the You're driving safely. one If of you begin to drive away, your engine, or when you . When you start your anti-lock brake system will separately work the brakes at...
..." in the Index. Thisnormal. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is If there's a problem with ABS. the You're driving safely. one If of you begin to drive away, your engine, or when you . When you start your anti-lock brake system will separately work the brakes at...
Owner's Manual
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... parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 4UTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignitionoff is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, cooling system tires, and transaxle. Drive the highest in gear when you go you down a steep... your brakescould get so hot thatthey wouldn't work hard on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones,a falling rocks area or winding roads. Shiftdown to let on your engine assist your brakes a steep downhill slope. 0 0 0 You may see highway signs on...
... parts can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 4UTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignitionoff is this: let your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, cooling system tires, and transaxle. Drive the highest in gear when you go you down a steep... your brakescould get so hot thatthey wouldn't work hard on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones,a falling rocks area or winding roads. Shiftdown to let on your engine assist your brakes a steep downhill slope. 0 0 0 You may see highway signs on...
Owner's Manual
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Section 5 Problems on the Road ~ Here you'llfind what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 14 Engine Overheating 5-22 If a Tire Flat Goes 5-23 Changing a mat Tire 5-34 Compact Tire Spare 5-35 If You're Stuck: Sand, In Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road ~ Here you'llfind what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle 5- 14 Engine Overheating 5-22 If a Tire Flat Goes 5-23 Changing a mat Tire 5-34 Compact Tire Spare 5-35 If You're Stuck: Sand, In Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
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...getthe overheat warningbut see if to Idle for about 10 minutes. Stop after high-speed driving. the warning stops. Turn on , steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to be too serious. Just to get the overheat warning withsign of steam, no sign of steam,... back you can on your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and openthe window as necessary. 3. il vehicle right away. help right away. 2. the engine can drive. Turn off your pull 0 C h b a long h l on a hot day. If you're in traffic. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or DRIVE (D). 5-15 f try this for ...
...getthe overheat warningbut see if to Idle for about 10 minutes. Stop after high-speed driving. the warning stops. Turn on , steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to be too serious. Just to get the overheat warning withsign of steam, no sign of steam,... back you can on your heater tofull hot at the highestfan speed and openthe window as necessary. 3. il vehicle right away. help right away. 2. the engine can drive. Turn off your pull 0 C h b a long h l on a hot day. If you're in traffic. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or DRIVE (D). 5-15 f try this for ...
Owner's Manual
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... out and burn you badly. 1 How to Add Coolant to turn the cap when the cooling system, including the is cool beforeyou do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for thecooling system and coolant surgetank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you...
... out and burn you badly. 1 How to Add Coolant to turn the cap when the cooling system, including the is cool beforeyou do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for thecooling system and coolant surgetank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you...
Owner's Manual
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... still hear heavy knocking, your authorized and you don't have a problem. for better vehicle performance and engine may cause wind noise it. contains MMT. protection. If this occurs, return to your engine needs service. In the eventit is designed to operate fuels that the...meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance Fuel The Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at least 87. Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to your instrument panel you have to buy a higher octane to other gasolines. If the octane is...
... still hear heavy knocking, your authorized and you don't have a problem. for better vehicle performance and engine may cause wind noise it. contains MMT. protection. If this occurs, return to your engine needs service. In the eventit is designed to operate fuels that the...meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance Fuel The Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at least 87. Check with your Buick dealer before adding equipment to your instrument panel you have to buy a higher octane to other gasolines. If the octane is...
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...What to the environment. If you know that used engine contains certain oil elements that collects used oil. ... any of these conditions causes engine to Change EngineOil If any one of on...throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about...5 to 10 miles (8 to advise if you have a problem properly disposing your dealer, a service station or a local...to 16 km). Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under these is true you, use the short trip/... could for help. 6-17 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anythmg to a place...
...What to the environment. If you know that used engine contains certain oil elements that collects used oil. ... any of these conditions causes engine to Change EngineOil If any one of on...throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about...5 to 10 miles (8 to advise if you have a problem properly disposing your dealer, a service station or a local...to 16 km). Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under these is true you, use the short trip/... could for help. 6-17 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anythmg to a place...
Owner's Manual
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...fluid to use the proper fluid cause leaks and can damage hoses and seals. Failure to use . fluid lossin this system A could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. If necessary, add only the enough fluid to bring the level up to read the manufacturer's instructions before use... area where the temperature in may fall below freezing, use the proper fluid. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there a leak in the Index. you hear an unusual noise....
...fluid to use the proper fluid cause leaks and can damage hoses and seals. Failure to use . fluid lossin this system A could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. If necessary, add only the enough fluid to bring the level up to read the manufacturer's instructions before use... area where the temperature in may fall below freezing, use the proper fluid. Power Steering Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there a leak in the Index. you hear an unusual noise....
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...spare fuse, you can . This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by a combination of the left There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Instrument PanelFuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. The mainfuse panel is the correct amperage. and useits fuse, if it as...and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the fuse instrument panelfuse block and the engine compartment instrument panel.To access the fuses, open the panel door. Be sure you can get along without like the radio or cigarette -...
...spare fuse, you can . This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by a combination of the left There are protected from short circuits by electrical problems. Instrument PanelFuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. The mainfuse panel is the correct amperage. and useits fuse, if it as...and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the fuse instrument panelfuse block and the engine compartment instrument panel.To access the fuses, open the panel door. Be sure you can get along without like the radio or cigarette -...