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... looking good. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. to drive 5-1 6-1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manuaI. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your...
... looking good. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. to drive 5-1 6-1 Problems on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manuaI. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your...
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and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here 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 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 ...
and what to do if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here 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 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your Passlock system is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or be servicedby your Buick dealer service. your dealer. time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time. See "Towing a Trailer" in . NOTICE: Remember to restart the ...time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you turn the engine However, if off. in Don't make full-throttle starts. Yourvehicle is not working properly and must run if you get new brake linings. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and ...
.... may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your Passlock system is not protected by Passlock at any one speed fast or be servicedby your Buick dealer service. your dealer. time you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time. See "Towing a Trailer" in . NOTICE: Remember to restart the ...time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you turn the engine However, if off. in Don't make full-throttle starts. Yourvehicle is not working properly and must run if you get new brake linings. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and ...
Owner's Manual
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... the sngine is where the key returns after you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Use OFF if you start your engine and release the switch. START (E): This key position starts your ignition and steering wheel. With the console shift lever, this position locks your engine. It's a theft-deterrent feature. When...
... the sngine is where the key returns after you must have your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Use OFF if you start your engine and release the switch. START (E): This key position starts your ignition and steering wheel. With the console shift lever, this position locks your engine. It's a theft-deterrent feature. When...
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... the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. 1 2. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 2-16 If you ever have to have your accelerator pedal all the way to do the same thing, but then... stops again, do it without damaging yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your ignition key toSTART. Do this until the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go of this time keep the pedal about one -quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. 1 ...
... the key. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. 1 2. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 2-16 If you ever have to have your accelerator pedal all the way to do the same thing, but then... stops again, do it without damaging yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your ignition key toSTART. Do this until the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go of this time keep the pedal about one -quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. 1 ...
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... Vehicle'' in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, f your battery tobe drained much gasoline. If you hold the in START for up to do it without damaging your dealer. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to work with the electronics in the... Index. Try pushing your accelerator pedal l the way to the al floor and holding there as your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your engine might not perform properly. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn...
... Vehicle'' in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, f your battery tobe drained much gasoline. If you hold the in START for up to do it without damaging your dealer. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to work with the electronics in the... Index. Try pushing your accelerator pedal l the way to the al floor and holding there as your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your engine might not perform properly. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn...
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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. O You'll easier starting your vehicle. 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.
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. O You'll easier starting your vehicle. 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.
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... rated for that contact you your vehicle. Instead of oil you don't, it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be seriously injured. You could If be parking your... Buick dealerin the area where you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19 The dealer can give you 'll be damaged. To Use the ...
... rated for that contact you your vehicle. Instead of oil you don't, it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be seriously injured. You could If be parking your... Buick dealerin the area where you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19 The dealer can give you 'll be damaged. To Use the ...
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... fairly level ground, always set . It's the best position to get out your vehicle if the of shift lever is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-20 Your vehicle can move , evenwhen you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. To...
... fairly level ground, always set . It's the best position to get out your vehicle if the of shift lever is dangerous to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-20 Your vehicle can move , evenwhen you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. To...
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... release the shift lever button onfloor shift console models -- NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to your transaxle caused shifting out by of snow, out ice or sand without damaging ... 2- 1 Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is being towed. Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is starting the engine. Don't shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- as you c m o t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)...
... release the shift lever button onfloor shift console models -- NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to your transaxle caused shifting out by of snow, out ice or sand without damaging ... 2- 1 Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is being towed. Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is starting the engine. Don't shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- as you c m o t shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)...
Owner's Manual
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... turn your lane change . for right) and two signal a turn, check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit downward (forleft) positions. Hold there until the arrow starts to flash. When the t r is finished, the lever will return automatically.chime will sound your turn signal is burned out, have it complete your to...
... turn your lane change . for right) and two signal a turn, check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit downward (forleft) positions. Hold there until the arrow starts to flash. When the t r is finished, the lever will return automatically.chime will sound your turn signal is burned out, have it complete your to...
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... switch. Your headlamps will shift to the the LO position. to For steady wiping at low speed, move the band toward you until the wipers start, then let go. They'll stay on , but notso far that you want more If cycles, hold the lever un there.
... switch. Your headlamps will shift to the the LO position. to For steady wiping at low speed, move the band toward you until the wipers start, then let go. They'll stay on , but notso far that you want more If cycles, hold the lever un there.
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... may I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you should not be costly -- Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When...
... may I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you should not be costly -- Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When...
Owner's Manual
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...safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. Then the light should flash for a few seconds. The light for tells you start engine or comes on when you if there is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. Safety Belt Reminder ...Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will flash for a few seconds when you if therea problem. This means the system is 2-56 The safety belt light will ...
...safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled. Then the light should flash for a few seconds. The light for tells you start engine or comes on when you if there is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. Safety Belt Reminder ...Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will flash for a few seconds when you if therea problem. This means the system is 2-56 The safety belt light will ...
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...to show that your Buickthe dealer at to once. Have you . If one part isn't working . Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you need service, and should take your generator and battery charging systems are working , the other part still can work and ...stop you brake system inspected right away. 2-57 If the warning light comes on briefly, to OFF. 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. For good braking, though,...
...to show that your Buickthe dealer at to once. Have you . If one part isn't working . Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you need service, and should take your generator and battery charging systems are working , the other part still can work and ...stop you brake system inspected right away. 2-57 If the warning light comes on briefly, to OFF. 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. For good braking, though,...
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... you have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on for... three seconds. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. Then start your engine andit will be it ready to warn you if there is a problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section.
... you have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your Buick needs service. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to OFF. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on for... three seconds. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. Then start your engine andit will be it ready to warn you if there is a problem. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section.
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... position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2).The warning light ETS should come on then, have fixed it so it will stay on briefly as you start the engine.
... position other than FIRST (1) or SECOND (2).The warning light ETS should come on then, have fixed it so it will stay on briefly as you start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... by considering the following may have made the turn Have you recently changed brands fuel? If none of the cargo being hauled as stalling after start-up .) will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. as designed. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? If the Light Is On...
... by considering the following may have made the turn Have you recently changed brands fuel? If none of the cargo being hauled as stalling after start-up .) will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out. as designed. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? If the Light Is On...
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... come on for a moment. a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , the light may blink on and then off when the engine is started. could be costly and is low. In addition, if you makea hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which normal and is doesn...
... come on for a moment. a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at a stop , the light may blink on and then off when the engine is started. could be costly and is low. In addition, if you makea hard stop sign, the light may come on briefly, which normal and is doesn...