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... conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you wantto read. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how to use . The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of in something 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. ...
... conditions. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you wantto read. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how to use . The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of in something 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. ...
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... vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute name the "General Motors of WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 ...: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Please keep this manual. 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 ...
... vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute name the "General Motors of WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Mississauga, Ontario L5T IC7 ...: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Please keep this manual. 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 ...
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... from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to -New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the car to travel across the country and around the world. During WorldWar I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophies i 1909... of hit by the French government. However, new General Manager Harlow H. i Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills and run through mud likeno other car. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was hard of Buick engines was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, ...
... from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to -New York race in 1906. And a Buick was the car to travel across the country and around the world. During WorldWar I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophies i 1909... of hit by the French government. However, new General Manager Harlow H. i Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills and run through mud likeno other car. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was hard of Buick engines was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, ...
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... pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942)became more massive the in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick's famous "portholes" came along A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in post-war era. n 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The production first V-6 engine was used in increased sales...
... pillar "toothy" grille (introduced in 1942)became more massive the in the 1948 Roadmaster. Buick's famous "portholes" came along A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in post-war era. n 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The production first V-6 engine was used in increased sales...
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... Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are PREMIUM. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the-oldbuildings in the fall of 1985. motorcars with more than200 robots and other high...-tech equipment.It was completed in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of -the-art assembly facility with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and ...
... Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers' expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks are PREMIUM. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the-oldbuildings in the fall of 1985. motorcars with more than200 robots and other high...-tech equipment.It was completed in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of -the-art assembly facility with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and ...
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I others couldbe hart. ~ You will also find a circle witb a slash through it i n this happen.'' This safety ~ymb01 mean"'Don't," "Don't do this,"'or "Don't let this book.
I others couldbe hart. ~ You will also find a circle witb a slash through it i n this happen.'' This safety ~ymb01 mean"'Don't," "Don't do this,"'or "Don't let this book.
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When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. You'll alsosee warning labels on your warranty, andcould be it costly. But the notice will find these notices: I I NOTICE: These mean there something that could is damage your vehicle. ix In the notice area, tell you will tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different in colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you about something that can we damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in ...
When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. You'll alsosee warning labels on your warranty, andcould be it costly. But the notice will find these notices: I I NOTICE: These mean there something that could is damage your vehicle. ix In the notice area, tell you will tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different in colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you about something that can we damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in ...
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of For example, 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: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i ...
of For example, 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: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i ...
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also You 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-...
also You 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-...
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Slide the seat to make sure the seat locked in place. Then you release the lever and to move the seat with your try body, to where want it . 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Passenger's Side Move the control lever under the of the seat to adjust the support for the lower back. 1-3 is Turn the knob onthe right frontof the driver's seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to front unlock it .
Slide the seat to make sure the seat locked in place. Then you release the lever and to move the seat with your try body, to where want it . 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped) Passenger's Side Move the control lever under the of the seat to adjust the support for the lower back. 1-3 is Turn the knob onthe right frontof the driver's seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to front unlock it .
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Hold the switch down . Hold the switch downlower the rear of the seat. Power SeatControls (If Equipped) Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seatby holding the switch up the or down to lower the front of to thefront or back. Rear Control (R): Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switchup. The power seat controls are located the sideof the on driver's seat. Raise or lower the seat by holding control up . Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or backward by holding the contrd to the seat.
Hold the switch down . Hold the switch downlower the rear of the seat. Power SeatControls (If Equipped) Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seatby holding the switch up the or down to lower the front of to thefront or back. Rear Control (R): Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switchup. The power seat controls are located the sideof the on driver's seat. Raise or lower the seat by holding control up . Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or backward by holding the contrd to the seat.
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The belt forces would be against your body. if your safety belt properly. Instead, it will be dangerous. For proper protection when the vehicle in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. at This could go into it its either. In a crash you . The lap belt can be in is motion, have a seatback reclined vehicle is in motion can 't do its won't be there, notyour pelvic bones. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. In a crash the job belt couldgo up , your safety belts can 't do you buckle up over your abdomen. Even if you 're ...
The belt forces would be against your body. if your safety belt properly. Instead, it will be dangerous. For proper protection when the vehicle in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. at This could go into it its either. In a crash you . The lap belt can be in is motion, have a seatback reclined vehicle is in motion can 't do its won't be there, notyour pelvic bones. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. In a crash the job belt couldgo up , your safety belts can 't do you buckle up over your abdomen. Even if you 're ...
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Easy Entry Seat(2-Door Models) I If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it , be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. The right front seat of your ears. it Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to get out. 1-7 Then move .In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure itis locked. Tilt the seatback completely forward to .its original position after someone gets the rear seat area. When you 've used it can move in and out of a neck injuryin a crash. Tilt the rightfront seatback ...
Easy Entry Seat(2-Door Models) I If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it , be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to be injured. The right front seat of your ears. it Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to get out. 1-7 Then move .In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure itis locked. Tilt the seatback completely forward to .its original position after someone gets the rear seat area. When you 've used it can move in and out of a neck injuryin a crash. Tilt the rightfront seatback ...
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Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat Equipped) (If With the rear folding seatbacks, you fold the seatback up, push the of the seat, top making sure the seat completely closed to fold down part or allof the rear seat. P l this strap to ensure the is seat locksin a sudden stop or crash. When you can carry long cargo by folding down ul the seatback.
Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat Equipped) (If With the rear folding seatbacks, you fold the seatback up, push the of the seat, top making sure the seat completely closed to fold down part or allof the rear seat. P l this strap to ensure the is seat locksin a sudden stop or crash. When you can carry long cargo by folding down ul the seatback.
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A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells you are fastened properly too. Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your injuries a can 't wear a safety belt properly.f you are more likely to be much worse. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing safety belt, your vehiclethat is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. In a collision, people riding in and using ...
A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells you are fastened properly too. Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your injuries a can 't wear a safety belt properly.f you are more likely to be much worse. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing safety belt, your vehiclethat is extremely dangerous to use safety belts properly. can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. In a collision, people riding in and using ...
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Without belts they could have a If you crash, you don't knowif it will be serious that comes on as on it 's a seat just After more than25 years of them, In people who buckleup can so be a bad one. do have been badly hurt or killed. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes l w k a away. Here's why: They work. facts are in a crash. You never know if you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Suppose it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. I most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety ...
Without belts they could have a If you crash, you don't knowif it will be serious that comes on as on it 's a seat just After more than25 years of them, In people who buckleup can so be a bad one. do have been badly hurt or killed. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes l w k a away. Here's why: They work. facts are in a crash. You never know if you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Suppose it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. I most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety ...
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or the instrument pmel ... The person keeps going until stopped by something.
or the instrument pmel ... The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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Close and lock the dooc &. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to wear it propedy. 1. Here's how to seehow, see "Seats"iri the Index) so you can sit up straight.
Close and lock the dooc &. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to wear it propedy. 1. Here's how to seehow, see "Seats"iri the Index) so you can sit up straight.
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If the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety-Belt Extender" at the end of this section. the safety beltquickly if you . Push the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 4. Pull up the-latch plate m pull the belt across d you ever had to unbuckle. Don't let it clicks. 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 3. Pick up on the buckle is secure. I the belt stops before reaches the buckle, the f it is positioned so you can buckle the belt.
If the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety-Belt Extender" at the end of this section. the safety beltquickly if you . Push the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 4. Pull up the-latch plate m pull the belt across d you ever had to unbuckle. Don't let it clicks. 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 3. Pick up on the buckle is secure. I the belt stops before reaches the buckle, the f it is positioned so you can buckle the belt.
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And you'dbe less likely to take belt restraining forces. These parts of the body are best able to slide under the ,lap belt. To make the lappart tight, pull down on the buckle end of The lap part the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt should be worn low and snug on shoulder belt. slid underit, the belt If you pull up on the hips, just touching the thighs. if stop or crash. 5. In a crash,this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. could cause This serious or even fatal injuries. The safety belt locks there's a sudden the of the...
And you'dbe less likely to take belt restraining forces. These parts of the body are best able to slide under the ,lap belt. To make the lappart tight, pull down on the buckle end of The lap part the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt should be worn low and snug on shoulder belt. slid underit, the belt If you pull up on the hips, just touching the thighs. if stop or crash. 5. In a crash,this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones. could cause This serious or even fatal injuries. The safety belt locks there's a sudden the of the...