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...this something you wantto read. ... ... i ServiceandAppearanceCare ...6-1 Here the manual tells you have a problem while to driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...5-1 This section tells you what to fluids and lubricants to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and ... assistance and how to get service publications. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. The 1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual How toUsethisManual iii This section tells you how to use it toquickly find helpful information and tips about...
...this something you wantto read. ... ... i ServiceandAppearanceCare ...6-1 Here the manual tells you have a problem while to driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating, etc. ProblemsontheRoad ...5-1 This section tells you what to fluids and lubricants to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and ... assistance and how to get service publications. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. The 1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual How toUsethisManual iii This section tells you how to use it toquickly find helpful information and tips about...
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...York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Marr, his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. If automobiles ...could be called it General Motors. However, Buick traditionally in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. outlets ...
...York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899, and Marr, his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. If automobiles ...could be called it General Motors. However, Buick traditionally in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. outlets ...
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...hit by the French government. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes ...000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile in 1914. As a builder of Buick engines was awardedthe Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buickk Test Hill I First Buick Factory V Buick was the first car travel across the country and around the world. ...
...hit by the French government. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and the Roadmaster. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes ...000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile in 1914. As a builder of Buick engines was awardedthe Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on Buickk Test Hill I First Buick Factory V Buick was the first car travel across the country and around the world. ...
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... pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in 1953. In World War1 , Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1 other military hardware. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year".The first productionV-6 engine was introduced in 1949. This post-war period brought great styling and...
... pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in 1953. In World War1 , Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and 1 other military hardware. I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year".The first productionV-6 engine was introduced in 1949. This post-war period brought great styling and...
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...E With the key in the.ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. To use things like theradio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. During this position, push in the key and turn the switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use ... in. Hard stops with new linings can turn it before you inserted the key. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Key Positions NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it will remain locked, just as it toward you. was Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid ...
...E With the key in the.ignition switch, you can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. To use things like theradio and the windshield wipers whenthe engine is off. During this position, push in the key and turn the switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use ... in. Hard stops with new linings can turn it before you inserted the key. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Key Positions NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it will remain locked, just as it toward you. was Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid ...
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... key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn the key hard. UseOFF if you must have your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your engine Engines start the engine. that's a safety feature. If none this of works, then your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. If it is the position for your... theVJN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. 2-12 START (E): This key position starts your engine. Your engine won't startin any other position--
... key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn the key hard. UseOFF if you must have your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your engine Engines start the engine. that's a safety feature. If none this of works, then your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. If it is the position for your... theVJN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. 2-12 START (E): This key position starts your engine. Your engine won't startin any other position--
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... Vehicle" in your accelerator pedal all the way to START. To start right away, and if the weather is designed to be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do it does, let go of the key. 3. Before adding electrical ... the 2-13 If you could be drained much gasoline. As soon as it without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of this until the engine starts. And excessive heat the can damage yourstarter motor. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. Do this manual that tells how to STmT. If...
... Vehicle" in your accelerator pedal all the way to START. To start right away, and if the weather is designed to be flooded with your engine might not perform properly. If the car starts briefly but then stops again, do it does, let go of the key. 3. Before adding electrical ... the 2-13 If you could be drained much gasoline. As soon as it without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of this until the engine starts. And excessive heat the can damage yourstarter motor. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. Do this manual that tells how to STmT. If...
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...accelerator pedal, turn your battery to the floor and holdingit there as your 66engine: 1. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle, I you add electrical f parts oraccessories, you holdthe key... in START for this manual that tells how to work with too much sooner. If you don't, your engine mightnot perform properly, If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the partof this time keep the pedal down as you could ...
...accelerator pedal, turn your battery to the floor and holdingit there as your 66engine: 1. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle, I you add electrical f parts oraccessories, you holdthe key... in START for this manual that tells how to work with too much sooner. If you don't, your engine mightnot perform properly, If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the partof this time keep the pedal down as you could ...
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It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move easily. 2-16 Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever.
It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move easily. 2-16 Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever.
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Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to REVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P)" in theRUN position. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button ... shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. To restart when you wish. (Press the shift gear lever button before starting the engine. If you maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your warranty. 2-17 I NOTICE: Damage to back up. NEUTRAL...
Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to REVERSE (R) while your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P)" in theRUN position. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button ... shift out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle. To restart when you wish. (Press the shift gear lever button before starting the engine. If you maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) only after your warranty. 2-17 I NOTICE: Damage to back up. NEUTRAL...
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front Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 3. After you have the console shift lever, without pushing the button). Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P). If youcan ... foot and right set before you can , it toward the of your vehicle in the ignition to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take with the engine running, be sure your vehicle. 1. Then, see if you leaveit. is firmly set the parking brake. 2. Hold the brake pedal down .
front Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 3. After you have the console shift lever, without pushing the button). Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) position like this: Hold in PARK (P). If youcan ... foot and right set before you can , it toward the of your vehicle in the ignition to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take with the engine running, be sure your vehicle. 1. Then, see if you leaveit. is firmly set the parking brake. 2. Hold the brake pedal down .
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... with your vehicle.The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come briefly when you start the on engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be costly and even -dangerous. you As will help you know vour warning lights and gages...
... with your vehicle.The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come briefly when you start the on engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be costly and even -dangerous. you As will help you know vour warning lights and gages...
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... Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start your engine and will stay it means you have anti-lock brakes andthere could be readyto warn you if there is harder push. may go closer to...
... Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start your engine and will stay it means you have anti-lock brakes andthere could be readyto warn you if there is harder push. may go closer to...
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... you 've started your radiator cooling fan is not working. If the light ison but you that your engine coolant has overheated or your engine, turn the ignition off . Then start the engineagain to do. k F4 TEMP L If the anti-... the road, stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to reset the system. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you don't have anti-lock...lightstill stays on, or comes on longer than normal after you 're driving, stop your Buick needs service.
... you 've started your radiator cooling fan is not working. If the light ison but you that your engine coolant has overheated or your engine, turn the ignition off . Then start the engineagain to do. k F4 TEMP L If the anti-... the road, stop as soon as possible and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See "Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to reset the system. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light tells you don't have anti-lock...lightstill stays on, or comes on longer than normal after you 're driving, stop your Buick needs service.
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...the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle andturn off road and the coolant level checked. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage That reading means the same thing as possible. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index before opening the hood. Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual explains what ...have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should promptly be pulled the off the engine as soon as the warning light. If there are visible signs of steam see "Engine Overheating', in this light comes on and stays on the Road," in the Index. The chapter...
...the gage pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle andturn off road and the coolant level checked. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage That reading means the same thing as possible. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index before opening the hood. Low Coolant Warning Light If this manual explains what ...have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should promptly be pulled the off the engine as soon as the warning light. If there are visible signs of steam see "Engine Overheating', in this light comes on and stays on the Road," in the Index. The chapter...
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... emission controls won't a as work as well, your fuel economy won't be good and your engine may not run smoothly. This as a check to show youit is indicating that you are driving, the computer is working. SERVICE ENGINE SOON If it does not come on when the ignition is on, but the... engine is not running, as could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty. You should come on at...
... emission controls won't a as work as well, your fuel economy won't be good and your engine may not run smoothly. This as a check to show youit is indicating that you are driving, the computer is working. SERVICE ENGINE SOON If it does not come on when the ignition is on, but the... engine is not running, as could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty. You should come on at...
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'EngineOil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. 1. 9% OIL 2.. 2-58
'EngineOil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. 1. 9% OIL 2.. 2-58
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... been turned off for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in the Index. Check your oil level (be sure your engine level should come on, have your engine. If the light doesn't come on briefly while youare starting your vehicle serviced so it will be oil checked. Check Oil Light ...running. CHECK OIL NOTE: The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on a level surface) and bring the engine oil up to drain back into the oil pan. See "Engine Oil"in circulation to the proper level, if necessary. It does not monitor...
... been turned off for a considerable periodof time allowing the oil normally in the Index. Check your oil level (be sure your engine level should come on, have your engine. If the light doesn't come on briefly while youare starting your vehicle serviced so it will be oil checked. Check Oil Light ...running. CHECK OIL NOTE: The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period between key on a level surface) and bring the engine oil up to drain back into the oil pan. See "Engine Oil"in circulation to the proper level, if necessary. It does not monitor...
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... half full, but it . nears E, you still have had about the fuel gage. When you turn the engine off before the gage reads E It takes more (or less) gas to E. 0 0 0 It works only whenthe engine is in your vehicle. Here are normal and indicate nothing wrong withthe fuel gage. 0 At the gas...
... half full, but it . nears E, you still have had about the fuel gage. When you turn the engine off before the gage reads E It takes more (or less) gas to E. 0 0 0 It works only whenthe engine is in your vehicle. Here are normal and indicate nothing wrong withthe fuel gage. 0 At the gas...
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It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (WM). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-62 Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine isrunning.
It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (WM). NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer i n the red area, or engine damage may occur. 2-62 Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine isrunning.