Owner's Manual
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... 5-1 6-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and...if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells 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.
... 5-1 6-1 Problems on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and...if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells 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.
Owner's Manual
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...and have to park your rig on this manual, and the Index will help youfind them quickly. People can be injured, and both your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more for on a hill, here's how to do it 's a goodidea to review these is ...After You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer Parking on a Hill Parking on Hills If attached, on the brake pedal. 2. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you 're trailering, it : 1. Things that allhitch nuts and bolts see are tight. 4-39 But if you ever have someone place...
...and have to park your rig on this manual, and the Index will help youfind them quickly. People can be injured, and both your trip. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more for on a hill, here's how to do it 's a goodidea to review these is ...After You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer Parking on a Hill Parking on Hills If attached, on the brake pedal. 2. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you 're trailering, it : 1. Things that allhitch nuts and bolts see are tight. 4-39 But if you ever have someone place...
Owner's Manual
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...disposing your usedoil, of them is true your skin and nails with a fully warmed engine under these is true, usethe long triphghway maintenance schedule. If you think something should be added. Don't used oil. whichever occurs first. You frequently tow a trailer or use and ... of by taking it by puttingit in stop-and-go traffic). Driving under highway conditions causes engineto oil break down sooner. Your Buick dealer is particularly important when outside temperatures are through dusty areas. Driving a vehicle with soap and water, or a good hand...
...disposing your usedoil, of them is true your skin and nails with a fully warmed engine under these is true, usethe long triphghway maintenance schedule. If you think something should be added. Don't used oil. whichever occurs first. You frequently tow a trailer or use and ... of by taking it by puttingit in stop-and-go traffic). Driving under highway conditions causes engineto oil break down sooner. Your Buick dealer is particularly important when outside temperatures are through dusty areas. Driving a vehicle with soap and water, or a good hand...
Owner's Manual
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Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? it and be burned. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Install the a r cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. Always have theair cleaner in Operating ... damage it stops flame if the engine backfires. air The air cleaner is located on the engine with the air cleaner off . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. Don't off, drive with it isn't there, and the If engine backfires,you 're driving. i I NOTICE: If the aircleaner...
Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? it and be burned. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Install the a r cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. Always have theair cleaner in Operating ... damage it stops flame if the engine backfires. air The air cleaner is located on the engine with the air cleaner off . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. Don't off, drive with it isn't there, and the If engine backfires,you 're driving. i I NOTICE: If the aircleaner...
Owner's Manual
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... "'Howto Check."' 4. When the correct fluidLevel is fluid to determine what kind of transaxle-fluidto use. NOTICE: 33[ow to Add Fluild Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to bring thelevel into the cross-h8tched .areaon the dipstick 1. ' $ d l out the dipstick. 4. and n 3. S'ee ''Recanmended F l ~ d s . 3. If the f l ~ level is in@e accepta~le d range, pusn...
... "'Howto Check."' 4. When the correct fluidLevel is fluid to determine what kind of transaxle-fluidto use. NOTICE: 33[ow to Add Fluild Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to bring thelevel into the cross-h8tched .areaon the dipstick 1. ' $ d l out the dipstick. 4. and n 3. S'ee ''Recanmended F l ~ d s . 3. If the f l ~ level is in@e accepta~le d range, pusn...
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... Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is you hear an unusual noise. Always use . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there a leak in the system or is cool, wipe the...
... Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is you hear an unusual noise. Always use . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there a leak in the system or is cool, wipe the...
Owner's Manual
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...Buick dealer. See "Fuel" the Index. If you go to use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. The proper fluids and lubricants to your dealer your service needs, for your vehiclein making deliveries. Here's how to vehicle in Part D. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule...road surfaces within recommended limits. This part tells you the maintenance services you should schedule them. we don't know that : carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. These schedules arefor vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will ...
...Buick dealer. See "Fuel" the Index. If you go to use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. The proper fluids and lubricants to your dealer your service needs, for your vehiclein making deliveries. Here's how to vehicle in Part D. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule...road surfaces within recommended limits. This part tells you the maintenance services you should schedule them. we don't know that : carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. These schedules arefor vehicles that GM-trained and supported service people will ...
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...Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on top a of the reasons you operate your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to break down sooner. ... Filter Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Inspection, if driving in stop-and-go traffic). Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule any of these conditions cause engine oil to 16 km). 5 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are through dusty areas. 0...
...Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on top a of the reasons you operate your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to break down sooner. ... Filter Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Inspection, if driving in stop-and-go traffic). Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule any of these conditions cause engine oil to 16 km). 5 This is particularly important when outside temperatures are through dusty areas. 0...
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... km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occursfirst). 60 These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ - -. ~~ Long TriplHighwayDefinition , Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Every 30,000...
... km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occursfirst). 60 These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ - -. ~~ Long TriplHighwayDefinition , Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Every 30,000...
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... calipers may require additional inspection and service, at every other rotation. at 150,000 miles (240 000 k ) m should be recorded. 7-7 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m should be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) the same intervals...
... calipers may require additional inspection and service, at every other rotation. at 150,000 miles (240 000 k ) m should be recorded. 7-7 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) m should be performed at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) the same intervals...
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~ ~~ 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engineoil, and .fiilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. = I ACTUAL MILEAGE S E R V I O BY:
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~ ~~ 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engineoil, and .fiilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. = I ACTUAL MILEAGE S E R V I O BY:
Owner's Manual
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I 1 DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-15 An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, ...
I 1 DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-15 An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, ...
Owner's Manual
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In hilly or mountainous terrain. - See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. Short Trip'?y 1 Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Mil( (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I0 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change ...
In hilly or mountainous terrain. - See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. Short Trip'?y 1 Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Mil( (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I0 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change ...
Owner's Manual
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Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) ' I DATE I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) CI Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor darnage or leaks. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0Rotate tires. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: SERVICED BY: 7-19
Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) ' I DATE I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) CI Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor darnage or leaks. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0Rotate tires. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: SERVICED BY: 7-19
Owner's Manual
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... ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months...
... ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months...
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,0040 Miles (140 000 km) c Change engineoil and filter (or 'every ] 3 months, whichever oc~curs first), An Emission Control Sowics.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,0040 Miles (140 000 km) c Change engineoil and filter (or 'every ] 3 months, whichever oc~curs first), An Emission Control Sowics.
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... first). (See footnote #.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?. ) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 3 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
... first). (See footnote #.) 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?. ) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 3 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage.
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See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index proper rotation for pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote++.) DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: 7-25 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index proper rotation for pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote++.) DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: 7-25 An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
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In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 ".F (32°C) or hgher. > ACTUAL MILEAGE SJCRVICED BY: 7-26 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Service. 1 Replace spark plugs. 7 An Emission Control Service. 99,000 Miles (165 0100 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000.km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). An Emission Control Sewice.
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 ".F (32°C) or hgher. > ACTUAL MILEAGE SJCRVICED BY: 7-26 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Service. 1 Replace spark plugs. 7 An Emission Control Service. 99,000 Miles (165 0100 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000.km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). An Emission Control Sewice.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I f you do not useyour vehicle under any of these do conditions, thefluid andfilter not require changing. When doing frequent trailer ...
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I f you do not useyour vehicle under any of these do conditions, thefluid andfilter not require changing. When doing frequent trailer ...