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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 howkeep your Buick running properly and looking good. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how to use . if as Service and Appearance... publications. to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your audio system. i Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the ...
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 howkeep your Buick running properly and looking good. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how to use . if as Service and Appearance... publications. to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your audio system. i Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the ...
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... 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 2-3 1 2-39 2-43...) 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, and information on starting, shift and braking.
... 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 2-3 1 2-39 2-43...) 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, and information on starting, shift and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... one speed fast or be servicedby your dealerfor service. fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index).See in . in Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every Program at1-800-252- 1112. Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time If the THEF... . your Buick dealer service. NOTICE: Remember to "break-in." But it will perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. If you get new brake linings. See "Towing a Trailer" in the long restart the engine you will gooff after the engine is started.the engine...
... one speed fast or be servicedby your dealerfor service. fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index).See in . in Don't make full-throttle starts. Don't tow a trailer during break-in guideline every Program at1-800-252- 1112. Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time If the THEF... . your Buick dealer service. NOTICE: Remember to "break-in." But it will perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. If you get new brake linings. See "Towing a Trailer" in the long restart the engine you will gooff after the engine is started.the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... feature. Use OFF if you must have your engine and release the switch. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your car in motion while the engine is operate your electrical power accessories. With the console shift lever, this position, push in the key...steering wheel likeLOCK. Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will remain locked, just as the radio. START (E): This key position starts your electrical accessories, such as it toward you to operate your engine. Note that allow you .Your steering wheel will be in the...
... feature. Use OFF if you must have your engine and release the switch. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your car in motion while the engine is operate your electrical power accessories. With the console shift lever, this position, push in the key...steering wheel likeLOCK. Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will remain locked, just as the radio. START (E): This key position starts your electrical accessories, such as it toward you to operate your engine. Note that allow you .Your steering wheel will be in the...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal all the way to have to the floor and holdingit there as your vehicle. Try pushing your engine still won't start (or starts but this until the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go down of this manual that how to do the same thing, but then stops), it could... add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in the Index. 1 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to work with the electronics in START for about one -quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the...
... accelerator pedal all the way to have to the floor and holdingit there as your vehicle. Try pushing your engine still won't start (or starts but this until the engine starts.As soon asit does, let go down of this manual that how to do the same thing, but then stops), it could... add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in the Index. 1 2. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the key to work with the electronics in START for about one -quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the...
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... go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you could be flooded with too much sooner. If your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it could change the way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in it without damaging your engine ... your ignition key to work with your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the in your dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to the al floor and holding there as your accelerator pedal l the way to 15 seconds. If you don't, f your vehicle. And the...
... go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you could be flooded with too much sooner. If your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it could change the way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in it without damaging your engine ... your ignition key to work with your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the in your dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to the al floor and holding there as your accelerator pedal l the way to 15 seconds. If you don't, f your vehicle. And the...
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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. You'll easier starting your vehicle. O 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.
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. You'll easier starting your vehicle. O 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.
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Before starting the engine, be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that ...
Before starting the engine, be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that ...
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... not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move easily. 2-20 If you start your engine because your front wheels. To be injured.
... not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move easily. 2-20 If you start your engine because your front wheels. To be injured.
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Ensure the shift lever fully in the RUN position. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the engine racing isn't covered by of snow, out ice or ... high speed)is being towed. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicle is dangerous. Then move very rapidly. Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is starting the engine. Unless your warranty. 2- 1 If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before is stopped.
Ensure the shift lever fully in the RUN position. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the engine racing isn't covered by of snow, out ice or ... high speed)is being towed. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicle is dangerous. Then move very rapidly. Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is starting the engine. Unless your warranty. 2- 1 If you wish. (Press the shift lever button before is stopped.
Owner's Manual
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... when you it . instrument panelwill flash in the Index) and burned-out bulbs. To change . Turn and Lane Change Signals Hold there until the arrow starts to beam, pull the turn Headlamp High/Low Beam or lane change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam low to...
... when you it . instrument panelwill flash in the Index) and burned-out bulbs. To change . Turn and Lane Change Signals Hold there until the arrow starts to beam, pull the turn Headlamp High/Low Beam or lane change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam low to...
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..., system the works normally.Just pull the lever untilit clicks. The wipers will shift to turn signal/multiifunction beam lever toward you until the wipers start, then let go. They'll stay on as longas you a little (but on , but notso far that you want more If cycles, hold the lever...
..., system the works normally.Just pull the lever untilit clicks. The wipers will shift to turn signal/multiifunction beam lever toward you until the wipers start, then let go. They'll stay on as longas you a little (but on , but notso far that you want more If cycles, hold the lever...
Owner's Manual
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... section, you how fast the engine is running. Waiting to know your vehicle's functions. may be is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to let you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Please follow this manual's advice. So please get to do repairs be costly -- I Gages can...
... section, you how fast the engine is running. Waiting to know your vehicle's functions. may be is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to let you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Please follow this manual's advice. So please get to do repairs be costly -- I Gages can...
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This light will come on when you start engine or comes on "Air Bag" in the Index. The air bag readiness light should go out. The safety belt light ...seconds. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on after you the start your vehicle serviced right away. is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG....you if there is an air bag readiness light on . Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about 55 seconds.
This light will come on when you start engine or comes on "Air Bag" in the Index. The air bag readiness light should go out. The safety belt light ...seconds. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on after you the start your vehicle serviced right away. is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG....you if there is an air bag readiness light on . Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about 55 seconds.
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Battery Light When you get there, off turn all accessories, andset your climate control system to once. To save your battery until you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. If the warning ... I If the light stayson after the engine is parts. If one part isn't working . Have you . 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...
Battery Light When you get there, off turn all accessories, andset your climate control system to once. To save your battery until you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. If the warning ... I If the light stayson after the engine is parts. If one part isn't working . Have you . 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...
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... Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will be it ready to OFF. If the lightstill stays on, or comes on again while you start the engine again to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. If ... anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine andit will stay on then, havefixed so it will come on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for three seconds. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. That...
... Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will be it ready to OFF. If the lightstill stays on, or comes on again while you start the engine again to reset the system. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. If ... anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your engine andit will stay on then, havefixed so it will come on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on for three seconds. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. That...
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... the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes light is FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the warning light If it stays on, or comes on when you start the engine. the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than is on, the system will limit wheel spin.
... the Enhanced Traction System warning light comes light is FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and the warning light If it stays on, or comes on when you start the engine. the transaxle shift lever is in any position other than is on, the system will limit wheel spin.
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... tou n on acceleration. (These conditions may be sure to park your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? as stalling after start-up .) will cause your dealer or qualified servicecenter for service. Find a safe place to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. A left...
... tou n on acceleration. (These conditions may be sure to park your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Did youjust drive through a deep puddle water? as stalling after start-up .) will cause your dealer or qualified servicecenter for service. Find a safe place to fuel your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. A left...
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... on for a moment. If it doesn't, be sure to have fixed so it will it be there to your engine can be costly and is started. I NOTICE: Damage to warn you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it means oil isn't going through your engine...
... on for a moment. If it doesn't, be sure to have fixed so it will it be there to your engine can be costly and is started. I NOTICE: Damage to warn you do, your engine from neglected oil problems can become so hot that it means oil isn't going through your engine...