Owner's Manual
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... ...This section tells you how to keep your Buick. i gives you have a problemwhile driving, such as a flat or tire overheated engine, etc. 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in manual. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; ProblemsontheRoad ...YourDrivingandtheRoad This section tells... tips about the road and how to get service publications. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance...
... ...This section tells you how to keep your Buick. i gives you have a problemwhile driving, such as a flat or tire overheated engine, etc. 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in manual. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; ProblemsontheRoad ...YourDrivingandtheRoad This section tells... tips about the road and how to get service publications. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance...
Owner's Manual
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... traffic. Keep the cruise cgntrol switch OFF until you want . Don't use it. 1. I 2-34 . / So, don't use your cruise control winding on roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you leave yourcruise control switch on slippery roads. I A CAUTION: If you could bestartled andeven lose control. Move the...
... traffic. Keep the cruise cgntrol switch OFF until you want . Don't use it. 1. I 2-34 . / So, don't use your cruise control winding on roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you leave yourcruise control switch on slippery roads. I A CAUTION: If you could bestartled andeven lose control. Move the...
Owner's Manual
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... system can steer around obstacle while braking hard. computer is wet. the As you . Let's say road is The programmed to make the most available tire and road of the wheelsis about tostop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel and at the front rear wheels. Suddenly...
... system can steer around obstacle while braking hard. computer is wet. the As you . Let's say road is The programmed to make the most available tire and road of the wheelsis about tostop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel and at the front rear wheels. Suddenly...
Owner's Manual
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... won't turn the system backon at While which the curve is limiting wheel spin when move the shift leverto you need to of of the tires against the road surface makes possible for the vehicle to change path when you can steer but it will keep If the vehicle going in... news happenon curves. With anti-lock, youcan steer and brake at same the can turn right away. the Enhanced Traction System is banked, and your tires and the road surface, angle at any timeby moving the shift lever back to THIRD (3) or the OVERDRIVE (0) position again.The Enhanced Traction System warning...
... won't turn the system backon at While which the curve is limiting wheel spin when move the shift leverto you need to of of the tires against the road surface makes possible for the vehicle to change path when you can steer but it will keep If the vehicle going in... news happenon curves. With anti-lock, youcan steer and brake at same the can turn right away. the Enhanced Traction System is banked, and your tires and the road surface, angle at any timeby moving the shift lever back to THIRD (3) or the OVERDRIVE (0) position again.The Enhanced Traction System warning...
Owner's Manual
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... practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you 're driving. all times and wear safety belts properly. turn ni can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Ease the are holding the steering wheel at that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Off-Road Recovery You...
... practice defensive driving at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you 're driving. all times and wear safety belts properly. turn ni can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Ease the are holding the steering wheel at that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Off-Road Recovery You...
Owner's Manual
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...wheels In the steering or cornering skid, too aren't rolling. Even though the brake lamps are always possible. Keep trying steer to your Buick's of less danger. If you of the passed vehicleto see its front in the acceleration much throttle causes the driving wheels to In any... time on r at two-lane roads. Ty not to ahead of can lose control the vehicle. Perhaps you have enough friction where the tires meet the road do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: ...
...wheels In the steering or cornering skid, too aren't rolling. Even though the brake lamps are always possible. Keep trying steer to your Buick's of less danger. If you of the passed vehicleto see its front in the acceleration much throttle causes the driving wheels to In any... time on r at two-lane roads. Ty not to ahead of can lose control the vehicle. Perhaps you have enough friction where the tires meet the road do what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have the Enhanced Traction System, remember: ...
Owner's Manual
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... slow down on the road to these conditions.'~It importantto slow down when you do not have any doubt. Any sudden changes could'cause the tires to slide, ease your foot the accelerator pedal. by fatigue. Driving at Night If your vehicle starts to slide. such as enough water, or packed...
... slow down on the road to these conditions.'~It importantto slow down when you do not have any doubt. Any sudden changes could'cause the tires to slide, ease your foot the accelerator pedal. by fatigue. Driving at Night If your vehicle starts to slide. such as enough water, or packed...
Owner's Manual
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... cautious if rain starts to see road signs and traffic signals, of rubber start to -road traction isn't good ason as left, And, if your tires don't have much tread you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or roads. d r y ' The heavier the rain, the harderis to while you are ...less traction. On wet a road, you 'll get wet suddenly when your reflexes are in good shape, a heavy rain can mean driving trouble. Replace your tire-to separate from the inserts. 4-16 Driving in Rain and on strips of pavement markings, the edge the road and even people walking. your windshield...
... cautious if rain starts to see road signs and traffic signals, of rubber start to -road traction isn't good ason as left, And, if your tires don't have much tread you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or roads. d r y ' The heavier the rain, the harderis to while you are ...less traction. On wet a road, you 'll get wet suddenly when your reflexes are in good shape, a heavy rain can mean driving trouble. Replace your tire-to separate from the inserts. 4-16 Driving in Rain and on strips of pavement markings, the edge the road and even people walking. your windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... is it can 't, try to avoid puddles. When your brakes work well in or or one side. But if your tires that they actually ride on the can cause accidents. tires haven't much water can build up So under your it has little or no contact with the road. There just isn...
... is it can 't, try to avoid puddles. When your brakes work well in or or one side. But if your tires that they actually ride on the can cause accidents. tires haven't much water can build up So under your it has little or no contact with the road. There just isn...
Owner's Manual
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... extra following distance. And be prepared to 0 others. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through water that slightlp is the for amount of traffic on your low-beam headlampsnot just your -parking lamps-- If you pass...
... extra following distance. And be prepared to 0 others. Never drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through water that slightlp is the for amount of traffic on your low-beam headlampsnot just your -parking lamps-- If you pass...
Owner's Manual
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Try be Buick dealerships all I 0 Make sure you're ready. you to for 0 serviced and maintained, it needs to the recommended pressure? find experienced and service experts ablein North America. Tires: They are some things you can easily drive in. Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook...They'll be well rested. Is your route? course, Of 0 you delay trip a short ' yout time to avoid major storm system? Are the tires inflated to service, haveit done before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Should you 'll. such asafter a day's work -- ...
Try be Buick dealerships all I 0 Make sure you're ready. you to for 0 serviced and maintained, it needs to the recommended pressure? find experienced and service experts ablein North America. Tires: They are some things you can easily drive in. Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook...They'll be well rested. Is your route? course, Of 0 you delay trip a short ' yout time to avoid major storm system? Are the tires inflated to service, haveit done before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Should you 'll. such asafter a day's work -- ...
Owner's Manual
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Then hereare some exercise, or both. Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicleis well ventilated, with the hum tires on the of the rush of the wind road, the drone of the engine, and the against the vehicle thatcan make you do about an ...
Then hereare some exercise, or both. Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicleis well ventilated, with the hum tires on the of the rush of the wind road, the drone of the engine, and the against the vehicle thatcan make you do about an ...
Owner's Manual
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... well. You could get so hot that warn of car be alert. You would then have to do all fluid and' levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system transaxle. Drive in hills or mountains. Always have poor braking oreven none going down a hill. You would then have yourengine running and your...
... well. You could get so hot that warn of car be alert. You would then have to do all fluid and' levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system transaxle. Drive in hills or mountains. Always have poor braking oreven none going down a hill. You would then have yourengine running and your...
Owner's Manual
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... loose snow-- Try If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because it 's about However, if there is snow or ice between your tires meet the ice can be very can have a very slippery situation. not to be even more . (a) 4-25... you 'll want to slow down and adjust your ability to accelerate when driving on . But wet Most of the time,those places where your tires and freezing (32°F; Driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews have a lot less traction or "grip" and will improve It your driving...
... loose snow-- Try If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because it 's about However, if there is snow or ice between your tires meet the ice can be very can have a very slippery situation. not to be even more . (a) 4-25... you 'll want to slow down and adjust your ability to accelerate when driving on . But wet Most of the time,those places where your tires and freezing (32°F; Driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews have a lot less traction or "grip" and will improve It your driving...
Owner's Manual
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... HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. The Tire-Loading Information label weight of for proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)for either the front or rear pressures for ... vehicle, all trunk. of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT RESSURE TIRE SPEED SIZE 'PSI/KPa RTG FRT. found on gross rear edgeof the driver's door. Don't carry more than lbs. (60 kg) in your...
... HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. The Tire-Loading Information label weight of for proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)for either the front or rear pressures for ... vehicle, all trunk. of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT RESSURE TIRE SPEED SIZE 'PSI/KPa RTG FRT. found on gross rear edgeof the driver's door. Don't carry more than lbs. (60 kg) in your...
Owner's Manual
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... used to pul axle or other partsof your vehicle wear in at : heavier Customer Assistance Center Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. MI 902 E. tires. It depends on your new vehicleis driven.
... used to pul axle or other partsof your vehicle wear in at : heavier Customer Assistance Center Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. MI 902 E. tires. It depends on your new vehicleis driven.
Owner's Manual
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...if you will tow a trailer, you don'tgo over the GVW limit .. see "Loading Vehicle" in the Your Index. Be sure your vehicle's tires are load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle's maximum load capacity. A B Then be able to if the weights are inflated to measure...loaded trailer weight in the .vehicle. If they aren't, you may carry After you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, weight to the recommended pressurefor cold tires.You'll find these of the tongue. Your Vehicle" in the trailer. Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you're using a "dead-weight" hitch,...
...if you will tow a trailer, you don'tgo over the GVW limit .. see "Loading Vehicle" in the Your Index. Be sure your vehicle's tires are load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle's maximum load capacity. A B Then be able to if the weights are inflated to measure...loaded trailer weight in the .vehicle. If they aren't, you may carry After you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, weight to the recommended pressurefor cold tires.You'll find these of the tongue. Your Vehicle" in the trailer. Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you're using a "dead-weight" hitch,...
Owner's Manual
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... you can help you 're towing a trailer. And always keep in mind that lamps and any trailer brakes hand to know your If the lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. passed vehicle before you check your vehicleby itself. Acquaint yourself withfeel .of the of the handling aqd braking with a nailer Towing a trailer...
... you can help you 're towing a trailer. And always keep in mind that lamps and any trailer brakes hand to know your If the lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. passed vehicle before you check your vehicleby itself. Acquaint yourself withfeel .of the of the handling aqd braking with a nailer Towing a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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.... well off the roadif possible. goes out of I 5. the Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to change flat tire safely. Then replacethe pressure cap. If a tire goes the next part shows how to use in a skid. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much more likely to ... vehicle to leak out slowly. Be sure pressure the cap is tight. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusualfor a tire to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire willcreate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. of a tire, it's much like skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you 'd...
.... well off the roadif possible. goes out of I 5. the Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to change flat tire safely. Then replacethe pressure cap. If a tire goes the next part shows how to use in a skid. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much more likely to ... vehicle to leak out slowly. Be sure pressure the cap is tight. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusualfor a tire to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire willcreate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. of a tire, it's much like skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you 'd...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle from theone -beingchanged. L Changing alire can slip off the engine.. Find a'level place40 change your hazard.. Set theparking brakefirmly. 2. Tuq on your To help tire. TO be badly injured. Put the shift lever PARK (P). Turn off the jack and over you c& put blocks at the oppositeend. \ % . , I in... be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you or other sideof the vehicle, at the,front and rear the of tire farthestaway from .moving: 1. If a tire ,goes.flat, avoid further tire ,and. warning flashers. , - whkl damage by driving.slowlyto a level place.
...vehicle from theone -beingchanged. L Changing alire can slip off the engine.. Find a'level place40 change your hazard.. Set theparking brakefirmly. 2. Tuq on your To help tire. TO be badly injured. Put the shift lever PARK (P). Turn off the jack and over you c& put blocks at the oppositeend. \ % . , I in... be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you or other sideof the vehicle, at the,front and rear the of tire farthestaway from .moving: 1. If a tire ,goes.flat, avoid further tire ,and. warning flashers. , - whkl damage by driving.slowlyto a level place.