Owner's Manual
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... tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to... also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Buick. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the "SRS" system.
... tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to... also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Buick. It Features and Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the "SRS" system.
Owner's Manual
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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... do if you if everything is working tell that properly -- 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... do if you if everything is working tell that properly -- 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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...can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. time you turn the engine However, if off. Don't tow a trailer during break-in Don't make full-throttle starts. See "Towing a Trailer" in the long restart the engine you get new brake linings. Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock at any one speed ...perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. If you are driving and the Your modern Buick doesn't need service.See your Buick dealer service. may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your dealer. in guideline every Program at1-800-252- 1112. your ...
...can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. time you turn the engine However, if off. Don't tow a trailer during break-in Don't make full-throttle starts. See "Towing a Trailer" in the long restart the engine you get new brake linings. Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock at any one speed ...perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. If you are driving and the Your modern Buick doesn't need service.See your Buick dealer service. may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your dealer. in guideline every Program at1-800-252- 1112. your ...
Owner's Manual
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...accessories. Use OFF if you inserted the key. RUN (D): This position is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you start your engine and release the switch. Note that evenif the engine is where the key returns after you to operate your electrical accessories,...The will be in the LOCK position. With a steering column C shift lever,this position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. START (E): This key position starts your engine. But even is off still turn the engine but off . Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, ...
...accessories. Use OFF if you inserted the key. RUN (D): This position is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you start your engine and release the switch. Note that evenif the engine is where the key returns after you to operate your electrical accessories,...The will be in the LOCK position. With a steering column C shift lever,this position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. START (E): This key position starts your engine. But even is off still turn the engine but off . Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, ...
Owner's Manual
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.... And the excessive heatcan damage your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your starter motor. 3. If your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to the floor and holdingit there as your vehicle towed, see tells the part of while you... all the way to work with your ignition key toSTART. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you turn your dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for five or six seconds. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter...
.... And the excessive heatcan damage your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your starter motor. 3. If your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to the floor and holdingit there as your vehicle towed, see tells the part of while you... all the way to work with your ignition key toSTART. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you turn your dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for five or six seconds. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter...
Owner's Manual
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... And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. If your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it without damaging your engine gets warm. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the in your battery tobe ...drained much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you could be flooded with too much sooner. If you ...
... And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. If your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it without damaging your engine gets warm. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the in your battery tobe ...drained much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in START for up to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as you could be flooded with too much sooner. If you ...
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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...? Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can give you 'll be seriously injured. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of extension cord could If be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything... intoa properly grounded three-prong f llO-volt AC outlet. I the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that contact you your Buick dealerin the area where you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19
...? Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it away from moving engine parts. The dealer can give you 'll be seriously injured. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of extension cord could If be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything... intoa properly grounded three-prong f llO-volt AC outlet. I the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that contact you your Buick dealerin the area where you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19
Owner's Manual
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... you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. It's the best position to get out your vehicle can't move easily. 2-20 If you start your engine because your vehicle if the of shift lever is dangerous to use when you have to PARK (P). If you have left the engine...
... you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. It's the best position to get out your vehicle can't move easily. 2-20 If you start your engine because your vehicle if the of shift lever is dangerous to use when you have to PARK (P). If you have left the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...pressureon the shift lever-- Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your vehicle is starting the engine. You could move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. ...Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is being towed. Then move very rapidly. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to your transaxle caused shifting out by of snow, out ice or sand without damaging your...
...pressureon the shift lever-- Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. REVERSE (R):Use this position, your vehicle is starting the engine. You could move the shift leverinto the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before you maintain brake application. ...Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is being towed. Then move very rapidly. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to your transaxle caused shifting out by of snow, out ice or sand without damaging your...
Owner's Manual
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...) and burned-out bulbs. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument To signal a lane change . Hold there until the arrow starts to beam, pull the turn signal has two upward (for to A green arrow on the instrument panel may be on after un A if having gone3...
...) and burned-out bulbs. When the high beams are on, this blue light on the instrument To signal a lane change . Hold there until the arrow starts to beam, pull the turn signal has two upward (for to A green arrow on the instrument panel may be on after un A if having gone3...
Owner's Manual
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... un there. If headlamps 'are your headlamps are off. Your headlamps will off . For high-speed wiping, move the band toward you until the wipers start, then let go. For a single wiping cycle, move band the further up.To stop after one cycle. you want to low beam,just pull thelever...
... un there. If headlamps 'are your headlamps are off. Your headlamps will off . For high-speed wiping, move the band toward you until the wipers start, then let go. For a single wiping cycle, move band the further up.To stop after one cycle. you want to low beam,just pull thelever...
Owner's Manual
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.... and even can is a or problem with this section, you should not be on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. So please get to know when there's a problem with your vehicle.The pictures will see...
.... and even can is a or problem with this section, you should not be on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. So please get to know when there's a problem with your vehicle.The pictures will see...
Owner's Manual
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...few seconds. If the driver's belt is 2-56 This light will come on then, have it fixed so it will flash for tells you the start your vehicle serviced right away. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come... on. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about 55 seconds. The safety belt light will flashfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts,...
...few seconds. If the driver's belt is 2-56 This light will come on then, have it fixed so it will flash for tells you the start your vehicle serviced right away. The system checks the air bag's electrical system malfunctions. is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come... on. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about 55 seconds. The safety belt light will flashfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts,...
Owner's Manual
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...'t working, the other part still can work and stop you brake system inspected right away. 2-57 Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you need both parts working . If the warning light comes on briefly, to OFF. To save your battery until you get... there, off turn all accessories, andset your climate control system to show that your Buickthe dealer at to once. Battery Light When you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. For good braking, though,...
...'t working, the other part still can work and stop you brake system inspected right away. 2-57 Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you need both parts working . If the warning light comes on briefly, to OFF. To save your battery until you get... there, off turn all accessories, andset your climate control system to show that your Buickthe dealer at to once. Battery Light When you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. For good braking, though,...
Owner's Manual
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... a problem. If the tr light doesn't come on then, havefixed so it will stay on for three seconds. and turnthe ignition to OFF. Then start your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 If the light... briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system.
... a problem. If the tr light doesn't come on then, havefixed so it will stay on for three seconds. and turnthe ignition to OFF. Then start your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 If the light... briefly when youu n the ignition key toRUN. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system.
Owner's Manual
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... with your vehicle needs service. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you set your vehicle may be readyto warn you start the engine. and your parking brake with the system.
... with your vehicle needs service. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you set your vehicle may be readyto warn you start the engine. and your parking brake with the system.
Owner's Manual
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... cap. turn off . If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your dealer or qualified servicecenter for service. as stalling after start-up .) will be This detected by considering the following . may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the systemand cause the light tou n on...
... cap. turn off . If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your dealer or qualified servicecenter for service. as stalling after start-up .) will be This detected by considering the following . may be ableto correct the emission system malfunction by the systemand cause the light tou n on...
Owner's Manual
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... may blink on and then off when the engine is doesn't showa problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on briefly, which normal and is started. I NOTICE: Damage to warn you. If you makea hard stop sign, the light may come on when you might have some other problem. This light...
... may blink on and then off when the engine is doesn't showa problem: 0 As a bulb check, the light comes on briefly, which normal and is started. I NOTICE: Damage to warn you. If you makea hard stop sign, the light may come on when you might have some other problem. This light...