Owner's Manual
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...73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you howkeep your audio system. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how 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 listing .... 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 wantto read. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to...
...73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you howkeep your audio system. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how 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 listing .... 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 wantto read. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to...
Owner's Manual
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... symbols you may find on your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY L A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven...
... symbols you may find on your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY L A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven...
Owner's Manual
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...can learn about some things you 'll find information aboutthe seats in your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to use your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat ...Passengers 1-32 1-34 1-36 1-38 1-46 1-49 1-49 1-49 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children for ...
...can learn about some things you 'll find information aboutthe seats in your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to use your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat ...Passengers 1-32 1-34 1-36 1-38 1-46 1-49 1-49 1-49 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children for ...
Owner's Manual
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... would be dangerous. Even if you buckle up over your abdomen. The shoulder belt can't do job because it will be against your body. Instead, it its either. In a crash you 're reclined like this. at This could go ... back in the seat and wear your But don't have a seatback reclined vehicle is motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash the job belt couldgo up , your safety belts can't their job when do its won't be in front of you. For proper protection when the vehicle in is moving. if your...
... would be dangerous. Even if you buckle up over your abdomen. The shoulder belt can't do job because it will be against your body. Instead, it its either. In a crash you 're reclined like this. at This could go ... back in the seat and wear your But don't have a seatback reclined vehicle is motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash the job belt couldgo up , your safety belts can't their job when do its won't be in front of you. For proper protection when the vehicle in is moving. if your...
Owner's Manual
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... System (SRS), or air bag system. can be much worse. Besure and everyone in your vehiclethat is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. can 't wear a safety belt properly.f you are more likely to ride in anyarea of your vehicle isa in these areas are buckled up. 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. It also tells you some things you how to ride incargo area, a inside the You...
... System (SRS), or air bag system. can be much worse. Besure and everyone in your vehiclethat is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. can 't wear a safety belt properly.f you are more likely to ride in anyarea of your vehicle isa in these areas are buckled up. 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. It also tells you some things you how to ride incargo area, a inside the You...
Owner's Manual
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... comes on as on wheels. Suppose it goes. I most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or anything, you don't knowif it will be a bad one. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled...'t survive. do have been badly hurt or killed. Here's why: They work. But most crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a If you crash, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. many of safety beltsin vehicles, the on it 's a seat just After more than25 years of them, In...
... comes on as on wheels. Suppose it goes. I most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or anything, you don't knowif it will be a bad one. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled...'t survive. do have been badly hurt or killed. Here's why: They work. But most crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a If you crash, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. many of safety beltsin vehicles, the on it 's a seat just After more than25 years of them, In...
Owner's Manual
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Close and lock the dooc &. Here's how to seehow, see "Seats"iri the Index) so you can sit up straight. Adjust the seat (to wear it propedy. 1. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt.
Close and lock the dooc &. Here's how to seehow, see "Seats"iri the Index) so you can sit up straight. Adjust the seat (to wear it propedy. 1. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt.
Owner's Manual
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Don't let it clicks. Push the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 4. Make sure therelease^ button on the latch plate tomake sure it tilt latGh plate m d keep pulling until you would be able to . 1-15 I the belt stops before reaches the buckle, the f it is positioned so you can buckle the belt. Pull up the-latch plate m pull the belt across d you ever had to unbuckle. the safety beltquickly if you . 3. If the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety-Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Pick up on the buckle is secure.
Don't let it clicks. Push the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 4. Make sure therelease^ button on the latch plate tomake sure it tilt latGh plate m d keep pulling until you would be able to . 1-15 I the belt stops before reaches the buckle, the f it is positioned so you can buckle the belt. Pull up the-latch plate m pull the belt across d you ever had to unbuckle. the safety beltquickly if you . 3. If the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety-Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Pick up on the buckle is secure.
Owner's Manual
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... you pull up on shoulder belt. These parts of The lap part the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. if stop or crash. In a crash,this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. could cause This ... tight, pull down on the hips, just touching the thighs. And you'dbe less likely to take belt restraining forces. 5. The safety belt locks there's a sudden the of the body are best able to slide under the ,lap belt. The shoulder belt should be worn low and snug on the buckle end of the...
... you pull up on shoulder belt. These parts of The lap part the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. if stop or crash. In a crash,this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. could cause This ... tight, pull down on the hips, just touching the thighs. And you'dbe less likely to take belt restraining forces. 5. The safety belt locks there's a sudden the of the body are best able to slide under the ,lap belt. The shoulder belt should be worn low and snug on the buckle end of the...
Owner's Manual
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It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would ,move forward too much protection this ? &Z What's wrong with this way. 1-18 fit A: The shoulder beltis too loose. You can be seriously hurt if your body.
It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would ,move forward too much protection this ? &Z What's wrong with this way. 1-18 fit A: The shoulder beltis too loose. You can be seriously hurt if your body.
Owner's Manual
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In a crash, like the belt would go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be seriously injured if your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt is buckled in the wrong place this ? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-19 @ What's wrong with this . You can be there, not at the pelvic bones.
In a crash, like the belt would go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be seriously injured if your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt is buckled in the wrong place this ? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-19 @ What's wrong with this . You can be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Owner's Manual
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A: The shoulder beltis worn under your liver or spleen. What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would of increase the chance head and neck injury. You can be worn over the shoulder at times. 1-20 as strong shoulder bones. In a crash, your body would movetoo far forward, which would apply too much forceto the ribs, which aren't as You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. It should all be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. &.'
A: The shoulder beltis worn under your liver or spleen. What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would of increase the chance head and neck injury. You can be worn over the shoulder at times. 1-20 as strong shoulder bones. In a crash, your body would movetoo far forward, which would apply too much forceto the ribs, which aren't as You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. It should all be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. &.'
Owner's Manual
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You can work properly, or ask so your dealer to spread impact forces.a beltis twisted, If make it straight it can be seriously injured a twisted belt. fix A: The belt is twistedacross the body. @' What's wrong with this? In by a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it.
You can work properly, or ask so your dealer to spread impact forces.a beltis twisted, If make it straight it can be seriously injured a twisted belt. fix A: The belt is twistedacross the body. @' What's wrong with this? In by a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it.
Owner's Manual
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...air bag for the diiver -i and another air bag the rightfront passenger. is likely that person. -- -- Your Buick has two air bags one a r bag for that the fetus won't be hurt a crash. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your vehicle should weara. bags are designed to the safety...crash if you have air bags. Air bags are the most important things know about the air to severe crashes where the front your safety belt even if you aren't wearing your vehicle hits of inside thevehicle or being ejected from Air it 's more is Right Front Passenger Position ...
...air bag for the diiver -i and another air bag the rightfront passenger. is likely that person. -- -- Your Buick has two air bags one a r bag for that the fetus won't be hurt a crash. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your vehicle should weara. bags are designed to the safety...crash if you have air bags. Air bags are the most important things know about the air to severe crashes where the front your safety belt even if you aren't wearing your vehicle hits of inside thevehicle or being ejected from Air it 's more is Right Front Passenger Position ...
Owner's Manual
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...,so quickly it the vehicle. There will be there to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get fresh air by openinga window or door. Air bags are broken by safety belts.Ar bags distribute the force i of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the... occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to help you see after an air bag inflates, then get out of the bag that some people may also ...
...,so quickly it the vehicle. There will be there to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get fresh air by openinga window or door. Air bags are broken by safety belts.Ar bags distribute the force i of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the... occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to help you see after an air bag inflates, then get out of the bag that some people may also ...
Owner's Manual
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...small adults. Here's how to guide fromits storage clip. 1-32 When installed on the shoulder belts. There isone guide for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Pull the elastic cord outf...?om bettPe;en the edgeof the seatback and the interior body remove the to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. provide added safety belt comfort To for shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
...small adults. Here's how to guide fromits storage clip. 1-32 When installed on the shoulder belts. There isone guide for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Pull the elastic cord outf...?om bettPe;en the edgeof the seatback and the interior body remove the to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. provide added safety belt comfort To for shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.
Owner's Manual
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Make sure that you can take them out fiom the guides. of Center Passenger Position 4. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in this section. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges togetherso that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-34 Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" earlier in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop elastic cord exposed.
Make sure that you can take them out fiom the guides. of Center Passenger Position 4. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in this section. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges togetherso that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-34 Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" earlier in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop elastic cord exposed.
Owner's Manual
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...be restrained ina child or infant restraint. A very size young child's hip bones are so small that any child small enough for yourchild. Instead, the belt will the right type and for one always properly is restrained in a child or infant restraint. So, be sure that a regular... belt might not stay on the hips,as it low should always be over the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatalinjuries.
...be restrained ina child or infant restraint. A very size young child's hip bones are so small that any child small enough for yourchild. Instead, the belt will the right type and for one always properly is restrained in a child or infant restraint. So, be sure that a regular... belt might not stay on the hips,as it low should always be over the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force righton the child's abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatalinjuries.
Owner's Manual
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... in your vehicle -- Wherever you secure seat. You may for find these instructions on the restraint itself or in the rearseat. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to secure the child restraint properly. even when no child...
... in your vehicle -- Wherever you secure seat. You may for find these instructions on the restraint itself or in the rearseat. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to secure the child restraint properly. even when no child...
Owner's Manual
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... the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or in Outside Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. belt If the shoulder belt goes front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. ( I Tilt the latch plate to adjust the...
... the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or in Outside Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. belt If the shoulder belt goes front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. ( I Tilt the latch plate to adjust the...