Owner's Manual
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... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howkeep your seats...conditions. You can useit to Your Driving and the Road Here you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howoperate your Buick. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you wantto read. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This ...
... and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howkeep your seats...conditions. You can useit to Your Driving and the Road Here you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howoperate your Buick. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you wantto read. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This ...
Owner's Manual
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...run through mud likeno other car. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was hard of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's TestHill First Buick Factory V Durant also created a racing team that so one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression....new models including the Special andthe Roadmaster. And a Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chilen 1914. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During WorldWar I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won ...
...run through mud likeno other car. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was hard of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's TestHill First Buick Factory V Durant also created a racing team that so one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression....new models including the Special andthe Roadmaster. And a Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chilen 1914. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During WorldWar I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won ...
Owner's Manual
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... post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. vi 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. i 1949. Buick's famous "portholes" came along A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in post-war era. The...
... post-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. vi 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. i 1949. Buick's famous "portholes" came along A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in post-war era. The...
Owner's Manual
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...: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW a (@) SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL I r Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are...
...: Q 111, , DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER F i FUSE LIGHTER m HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 BRAKE (a) HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW a (@) SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL I r Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Accessory Power Outlet(If Equipped) 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...
...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 ...Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Accessory Power Outlet(If Equipped) 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...
Owner's Manual
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.... It can come into your heatingor cooling on system to its highest speed.with the setting on the transmitter at the same time, 3. all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Press and hold theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons on VENT. Hold the buttons for Trunk To unlock the trunk from recording and...
.... It can come into your heatingor cooling on system to its highest speed.with the setting on the transmitter at the same time, 3. all See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Press and hold theLOCK and UNLOCK buttons on VENT. Hold the buttons for Trunk To unlock the trunk from recording and...
Owner's Manual
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.... -- -- 2-13 During normal operation, THEFT SYSTEMlight the New Vehicle "Break-In" If will perform better in the long restart the engine you turn the engine However, if off. may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your new brake linings aren't yet broken is not working properly and ... beable to "break-in guideline every Program at1-800-252- 1112. your dealer. In an emergency, the Buick Roadside Assistance call Follow this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you get new brake linings. During this breaking-in ." But it will gooff after the...
.... -- -- 2-13 During normal operation, THEFT SYSTEMlight the New Vehicle "Break-In" If will perform better in the long restart the engine you turn the engine However, if off. may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your new brake linings aren't yet broken is not working properly and ... beable to "break-in guideline every Program at1-800-252- 1112. your dealer. In an emergency, the Buick Roadside Assistance call Follow this time If the THEF'TSYSTEM light comes while the engine on , you get new brake linings. During this breaking-in ." But it will gooff after the...
Owner's Manual
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...accessories, such as it toward you.Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as the radio. When the engine starts, release the key. RUN (D): This position is when the engine not running, you can use this position locks your ignition and steering wheel. The switch stays inRUN when ... turn it was before you inserted the key. Use OFF if you must have your car in motion while the engine is operate your electrical power accessories. Note that evenif the engine is not running . It's a theft-deterrent feature. With a steering column C shift lever,this position locks your ...
...accessories, such as it toward you.Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as the radio. When the engine starts, release the key. RUN (D): This position is when the engine not running, you can use this position locks your ignition and steering wheel. The switch stays inRUN when ... turn it was before you inserted the key. Use OFF if you must have your car in motion while the engine is operate your electrical power accessories. Note that evenif the engine is not running . It's a theft-deterrent feature. With a steering column C shift lever,this position locks your ...
Owner's Manual
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...accelerator pedal, turn the key to the floor and holdingit there as your ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 2-16 The speed will cause yourbattery tobe drainedmuch sooner. the ... for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down of the key. Try pushing your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to do the same thing, but... then stops), it could change theway the engine operates. Do this manual that how to work with too much gasoline. If your accelerator pedal all...
...accelerator pedal, turn the key to the floor and holdingit there as your ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 2-16 The speed will cause yourbattery tobe drainedmuch sooner. the ... for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down of the key. Try pushing your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to do the same thing, but... then stops), it could change theway the engine operates. Do this manual that how to work with too much gasoline. If your accelerator pedal all...
Owner's Manual
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...See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to 15 seconds. I you hold the in your battery tobe drained much gasoline. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Try pushing your accelerator pedal l the way to do it key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle....partof this manual thattells how to the al floor and holding there as your engine might not perform properly. 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...
...See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to 15 seconds. I you hold the in your battery tobe drained much gasoline. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Try pushing your accelerator pedal l the way to do it key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle....partof this manual thattells how to the al floor and holding there as your engine might not perform properly. 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...
Owner's Manual
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You'll easier starting your vehicle. O 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.
You'll easier starting your vehicle. O 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.
Owner's Manual
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Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you have, and some other things. How long shouldyou keep it into ungrounded outlet an could overheat cause and a fire. The ... that particular area. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. You could If be seriously injured. To Use the Coolant Heater 1, Turn off the engine. 2.
Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Plug it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you have, and some other things. How long shouldyou keep it into ungrounded outlet an could overheat cause and a fire. The ... that particular area. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. You could If be seriously injured. To Use the Coolant Heater 1, Turn off the engine. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. I There ar- - . _ _ _ differentpositions for shiftlever. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your front wheels. If you have to PARK (P).
... the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. I There ar- - . _ _ _ differentpositions for shiftlever. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unless you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your front wheels. If you have to PARK (P).
Owner's Manual
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... PARK (P)" in this position, your regular brakes before is dangerous. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicle is stopped. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK... hitpeople or objects. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is starting the engine. Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is being towed. To rock your transaxle, "If see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice ...
... PARK (P)" in this position, your regular brakes before is dangerous. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicle is stopped. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to get of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever-- Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK... hitpeople or objects. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is starting the engine. Shift toREVERSE (R)only after yourvehicle is being towed. To rock your transaxle, "If see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice ...
Owner's Manual
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... lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes off and on OVERDRIVE (@). NOTICE: I R D (D) TH 25 miles per hour (32 to 30 k d h ) for engine instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): braking. If you need more power. THIRD (3): This positionis for normal driving, at all speeds, in most street and highway situations...
... lower fuel economy than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes off and on OVERDRIVE (@). NOTICE: I R D (D) TH 25 miles per hour (32 to 30 k d h ) for engine instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(@): braking. If you need more power. THIRD (3): This positionis for normal driving, at all speeds, in most street and highway situations...
Owner's Manual
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...others could be dangerous to . After you leave it means that theshift If lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running , could move theshift if lever away from PARK (I t can move suddenly if the shift lever is in PARK (P). Remove the key and... take it overheat andeven catch fire. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ~ ~ I ?) without first pushing the button). of 4. Move the key in brake isfirmly set the parking brake. 2. Then, see you can If...
...others could be dangerous to . After you leave it means that theshift If lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running , could move theshift if lever away from PARK (I t can move suddenly if the shift lever is in PARK (P). Remove the key and... take it overheat andeven catch fire. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ~ ~ I ?) without first pushing the button). of 4. Move the key in brake isfirmly set the parking brake. 2. Then, see you can If...
Owner's Manual
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Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. It can It contains the gas kill. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over ... over papers,leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite. I L Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can burn. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. Don't park over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly...
Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness and death. It can It contains the gas kill. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over ... over papers,leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts underyour vehicle and ignite. I L Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Things that can burn. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. Don't park over road debris. Repairs weren't done correctly...
Owner's Manual
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...in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running . If you are some things to move , even when you're fairly on a hill if you have to PARK (P). You or... others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). I Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could beinjured. NEVER park in a garage with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if PARK the ...
...in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the highest setting. Don't leaveyour vehicle whenthe engine is running . If you are some things to move , even when you're fairly on a hill if you have to PARK (P). You or... others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). I Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could beinjured. NEVER park in a garage with the parking brake firmly set your vehicle if PARK the ...
Owner's Manual
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...-beam headlamps your ALC will turn on , the taillamps, sidemarker, park lamps and instrument panel lights will cause the nighttime lights to be illuminated. The engine is running, There is a 20-second delay in the transition between e The headlamp switch is in the OFF position, daytime and nighttime operation of the...
...-beam headlamps your ALC will turn on , the taillamps, sidemarker, park lamps and instrument panel lights will cause the nighttime lights to be illuminated. The engine is running, There is a 20-second delay in the transition between e The headlamp switch is in the OFF position, daytime and nighttime operation of the...
Owner's Manual
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...even can is a problem with the tachometer in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you are driving, or when one of the.... Warning lights come on when there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is a or problem with oneof your vehicle's functions.As you will help . 2-55 Please follow this happens. They'rea big help you locate them....
...even can is a problem with the tachometer in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Often gages and warning lights work together tolet you are driving, or when one of the.... Warning lights come on when there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. Tachometer (If Equipped) 5 1 The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is a or problem with oneof your vehicle's functions.As you will help . 2-55 Please follow this happens. They'rea big help you locate them....