Owner's Manual
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It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to 3-1 ...tells what fluids and lubricants 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 doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated ...
It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to 3-1 ...tells what fluids and lubricants 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 doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated ...
Owner's Manual
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... We reserve the right to make changes in if you ever need when you sell it If the vehicle, please leave this manual your Buick, so it will be there in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Please keep this manualin it at SERVICE... was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 Litho inU.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GMthe GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem andthe name SKYLARK are -registered trademarks General Motors Corporation. of Canada Limited"for AUTOMOTIVE This manual includes the latest information the time it so the new Owners Who Prefer a French Language...
... We reserve the right to make changes in if you ever need when you sell it If the vehicle, please leave this manual your Buick, so it will be there in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Please keep this manualin it at SERVICE... was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 Litho inU.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GMthe GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem andthe name SKYLARK are -registered trademarks General Motors Corporation. of Canada Limited"for AUTOMOTIVE This manual includes the latest information the time it so the new Owners Who Prefer a French Language...
Owner's Manual
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... in colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you will tell you about something that can we damage your vehicle. ix But the notice will find these notices: I I NOTICE: These mean there something...
... in colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you will tell you about something that can we damage your vehicle. ix But the notice will find these notices: I I NOTICE: These mean there something...
Owner's Manual
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Slide the seat to where want 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 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 .
Slide the seat to where want 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 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 .
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... a vehicle. can be seriously You injured or killed. It is not equipped with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats safety belts. Do not allow people to use safety belts properly. A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he...
... a vehicle. can be seriously You injured or killed. It is not equipped with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats safety belts. Do not allow people to use safety belts properly. A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag, windshields are designed to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. When an air bag inflates, there is not toward those bags. The service manual your a r bag for a short time.The parts of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? as If you 'll need to or steer the vehicle...
... air bag, windshields are designed to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. When an air bag inflates, there is not toward those bags. The service manual your a r bag for a short time.The parts of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? as If you 'll need to or steer the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... move your shift leverof out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Forfuse location, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index. will be locked when the door is the manual or power lock. If someone needs to the position, you shift out of your doors and turn on the ignition.of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL ( ) All doors...
... move your shift leverof out PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Forfuse location, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index. will be locked when the door is the manual or power lock. If someone needs to the position, you shift out of your doors and turn on the ignition.of PARK (P) orNEUTRAL ( ) All doors...
Owner's Manual
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...'t start (or starts but this time keep the pedal about one -quarter the way down of the key. 2-16 Try pushing your dealer. Do this manual that how to the floor and holdingit there as your starter motor. 3. -Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine :1. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in...
...'t start (or starts but this time keep the pedal about one -quarter the way down of the key. 2-16 Try pushing your dealer. Do this manual that how to the floor and holdingit there as your starter motor. 3. -Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine :1. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in...
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... engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to START. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. I you could be flooded with the electronics in the Index. Starting Your 3100...
... engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to START. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer. I you could be flooded with the electronics in the Index. Starting Your 3100...
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... Windows(If Equipped) Switches onme arlver 's door armrest control each passenger door has a switch for normal window operation. all the windows' with manual windows, use the window crank located on the insideeach door to stop an auto-down feature. Horn To sound the horn, press anywhere on ... On four-door models, the driver's power window controls also include a lock-out switch. of the windows when the ignition is labeled AUTO. Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with the lock on. Press LOCK to open a 's small amount.If the switchis pressed for more than a few seconds, ...
... Windows(If Equipped) Switches onme arlver 's door armrest control each passenger door has a switch for normal window operation. all the windows' with manual windows, use the window crank located on the insideeach door to stop an auto-down feature. Horn To sound the horn, press anywhere on ... On four-door models, the driver's power window controls also include a lock-out switch. of the windows when the ignition is labeled AUTO. Windows Manual Windows On a vehicle with the lock on. Press LOCK to open a 's small amount.If the switchis pressed for more than a few seconds, ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the regular parking brake is notin PARK (P) on at a reduced brightness when: along withthe taillamps, sidemarker, park lamps and the instrument panel lights. your manual transaxle vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) and is the parking brake is not covered which will be on topof the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so...
... on the regular parking brake is notin PARK (P) on at a reduced brightness when: along withthe taillamps, sidemarker, park lamps and the instrument panel lights. your manual transaxle vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) and is the parking brake is not covered which will be on topof the instrument panel under the defroster grill, so...
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Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is a or problem with this section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. I Gages can dangerous. Please follow this happens. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages signal that something ...
Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is a or problem with this section, you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. I Gages can dangerous. Please follow this happens. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages signal that something ...
Owner's Manual
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...," this light comes and on stays on, the vehicle should pull the road, stop off before opening the hood. Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual shows what to do.
...," this light comes and on stays on, the vehicle should pull the road, stop off before opening the hood. Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual shows what to do.
Owner's Manual
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...band. 3. P SCAN: Press this button and system will it extends. Pressagain after C& W it Whenever you press that button. it appears and MANUAL will appear. 3-13 Just: 1. Press TONE toselect the setting you use the BASS andTREB knobs, control will return to ). Setting theTone BASS: Press... (six A M , six FM1 and six FM2). the Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you manually set up to the stations you 're not using them and MANUAL will appear. You can set , press AUTO SET again. 4. AUTO SET Press this button to decrease treble. band...
...band. 3. P SCAN: Press this button and system will it extends. Pressagain after C& W it Whenever you press that button. it appears and MANUAL will appear. 3-13 Just: 1. Press TONE toselect the setting you use the BASS andTREB knobs, control will return to ). Setting theTone BASS: Press... (six A M , six FM1 and six FM2). the Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you manually set up to the stations you 're not using them and MANUAL will appear. You can set , press AUTO SET again. 4. AUTO SET Press this button to decrease treble. band...
Owner's Manual
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... steps for pop, rock,jazz, talk and country/western stations. Press SCAN again tostop P scanning. Push these knobs back into their stored positions whe you manually set, press AUTO SET again. Press again after C & W it , another setting will return to of preset stationsfor a few seconds, then go to...will remain on the display. To return tothe stations you 're not using them and MANUAL will appear. Turnthe knob to selectthe band. 3. TONE: This feature allows you press it appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will appear on until this button to listen to the first ...
... steps for pop, rock,jazz, talk and country/western stations. Press SCAN again tostop P scanning. Push these knobs back into their stored positions whe you manually set, press AUTO SET again. Press again after C & W it , another setting will return to of preset stationsfor a few seconds, then go to...will remain on the display. To return tothe stations you 're not using them and MANUAL will appear. Turnthe knob to selectthe band. 3. TONE: This feature allows you press it appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will appear on until this button to listen to the first ...
Owner's Manual
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... 132 your trunk. 4-31 And, if you do have a heavy load, you carry. FRT. TOTAL LBS. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ' THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S . WT. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE PRESSURE SPEED TIRE SIZE RTG...
... 132 your trunk. 4-31 And, if you do have a heavy load, you carry. FRT. TOTAL LBS. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ' THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S . WT. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE PRESSURE SPEED TIRE SIZE RTG...
Owner's Manual
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... will help youfind them quickly. and Release the parking brake. 1. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have to park your rig on this manual, and the Index will need service more for on a hill, here's how to do it 's a goodidea to PARK (P). 5 . If you 're pulling a trailer. Then apply...
... will help youfind them quickly. and Release the parking brake. 1. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have to park your rig on this manual, and the Index will need service more for on a hill, here's how to do it 's a goodidea to PARK (P). 5 . If you 're pulling a trailer. Then apply...
Owner's Manual
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...injured the vehicles roll. 2. In addition, it could cause a ground You connection you leave your radio. an Put automatic transaxlein PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Turn off the ignition on , could be covered by your warranty. 4. Find the positive(+) and negative (-) terrninals on ... hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can start your Buick, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching each battery. 5-4 Set ...
...injured the vehicles roll. 2. In addition, it could cause a ground You connection you leave your radio. an Put automatic transaxlein PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 3. Turn off the ignition on , could be covered by your warranty. 4. Find the positive(+) and negative (-) terrninals on ... hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can start your Buick, and bad grounding could the damage the electrical systems. You could be sure the vehicles aren't touching each battery. 5-4 Set ...
Owner's Manual
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...be correct. They can still move theshift lever. The make, model and yearof your Skylark. Always secure the vehicle on the hazard turn warning flashers. When the towing service ...to tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside Assistance" in a vehicle that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Never tow faster than safe posted speeds. Never get ...under yourvehicle after it was damaged. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. When you or others: Never let...
...be correct. They can still move theshift lever. The make, model and yearof your Skylark. Always secure the vehicle on the hazard turn warning flashers. When the towing service ...to tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside Assistance" in a vehicle that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Never tow faster than safe posted speeds. Never get ...under yourvehicle after it was damaged. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Buick dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. When you or others: Never let...
Owner's Manual
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... the Index. You could be injured and your own service work you use the wrong fasteners, parts can .To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Air Your Your Buick dealer knows your service needs. You can be a damaged if you 'll go your it . If you of parts and GM-trained... list the mileage and the date any service work , you'll of these marks: I I Service /& 1 CAUTION: - Be sure you 'll want to keep your Buick than this manual can later break or fall off. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to dealer for all GM. to do service work...
... the Index. You could be injured and your own service work you use the wrong fasteners, parts can .To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Air Your Your Buick dealer knows your service needs. You can be a damaged if you 'll go your it . If you of parts and GM-trained... list the mileage and the date any service work , you'll of these marks: I I Service /& 1 CAUTION: - Be sure you 'll want to keep your Buick than this manual can later break or fall off. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to dealer for all GM. to do service work...