Owner's Manual
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... about the road and how to read. ... explains "SRS" system. It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. ProblemsontheRoad ...YourDrivingandtheRoad This section tells you of this want to drive under different conditions. I 1-1 2-1 3-1 ... to do i.f you you how to use . i MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to keep your Buick. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to use...
... about the road and how to read. ... explains "SRS" system. It also FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. ProblemsontheRoad ...YourDrivingandtheRoad This section tells you of this want to drive under different conditions. I 1-1 2-1 3-1 ... to do i.f you you how to use . i MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to keep your Buick. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to use...
Owner's Manual
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...Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer Division wheneverit ippears in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Please ... it . Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 i We support voluntary technician certification. I ' I GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name Skylarkare the registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. ou votre concessionaire au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd.
...Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer Division wheneverit ippears in the EXCELLENCE product after that time without further notice. Please ... it . Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 i We support voluntary technician certification. I ' I GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name Skylarkare the registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. ou votre concessionaire au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd.
Owner's Manual
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... from Detroit to 1903. Thomas D. He called a Buick 1900. in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable influence the entire engine which would eventually automotive industry. Buick has always been a product innovator. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. "valve...-in William C.'Durant was reorganized, refinanced and moved from buggy business to automobiles. However, Buick traditionally i n dates its beginnings to Flint. That was the year the William C . (Billy)Durant company was instrumental promoting...
... from Detroit to 1903. Thomas D. He called a Buick 1900. in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable influence the entire engine which would eventually automotive industry. Buick has always been a product innovator. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. "valve...-in William C.'Durant was reorganized, refinanced and moved from buggy business to automobiles. However, Buick traditionally i n dates its beginnings to Flint. That was the year the William C . (Billy)Durant company was instrumental promoting...
Owner's Manual
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...Andes to -New race in 1914. Curtice created popular new models including the Special andthe Roadmaster. Buick's like endurance and reliability were world famous. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulancessuccessfully that won racing a 500 trophies in...and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy 500 began. the The success of Buick engines was visible not only on Bulck's Hill Test I First Buick Factory V Buick drew plenty attention because could climb of was by the French government. Durant also created racing ...
...Andes to -New race in 1914. Curtice created popular new models including the Special andthe Roadmaster. Buick's like endurance and reliability were world famous. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulancessuccessfully that won racing a 500 trophies in...and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy 500 began. the The success of Buick engines was visible not only on Bulck's Hill Test I First Buick Factory V Buick drew plenty attention because could climb of was by the French government. Durant also created racing ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed customers' our expectations, throughout purchase, ownership, the service and repurchase experience." Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Ed .Mertz,General Manager,Buick Motor Division Our mission is 200 assembly facility with more than robots and other high-tech equipment.It was completedin the fall...
..., and will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed customers' our expectations, throughout purchase, ownership, the service and repurchase experience." Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Ed .Mertz,General Manager,Buick Motor Division Our mission is 200 assembly facility with more than robots and other high-tech equipment.It was completedin the fall...
Owner's Manual
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These mean there something thatcould hurt is . In the caution area,we tell you need the Indexin for your vehicle.In this book. Please read their owner's manual from beginnjng to end when they receive theirnew vehicle. of We usezabox andthe word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for is the back of l that could hurt youyou were to look what you what the hazard Then is you or others coul&be hurt. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find it. You will help avoid or reduce the If hazard. you don't, you or other people. It's an alphabetical ...
These mean there something thatcould hurt is . In the caution area,we tell you need the Indexin for your vehicle.In this book. Please read their owner's manual from beginnjng to end when they receive theirnew vehicle. of We usezabox andthe word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for is the back of l that could hurt youyou were to look what you what the hazard Then is you or others coul&be hurt. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find it. You will help avoid or reduce the If hazard. you don't, you or other people. It's an alphabetical ...
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They use the same wordsCAUTION or NOTICE. the But the notice willtell you fiid these notices: will not be costly. When you read other manuals, you about something thatcould is . damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might CAUTION see warning labelson your warranty, and it could be covered by your vehicle. Many times, this book you whatto do to help avoid damage. You'll also see and NOTICE warnings in different colors or different in this damage would ix Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in words. I NOTICE: These mean there something can that ...
They use the same wordsCAUTION or NOTICE. the But the notice willtell you fiid these notices: will not be costly. When you read other manuals, you about something thatcould is . damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might CAUTION see warning labelson your warranty, and it could be covered by your vehicle. Many times, this book you whatto do to help avoid damage. You'll also see and NOTICE warnings in different colors or different in this damage would ix Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in words. I NOTICE: These mean there something can that ...
Owner's Manual
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FUSE LIGHTER t )6. BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN 0 a (@) SPEAKER ,\I/, I e , FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 l a b c ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME * RUNNING * LAMPS WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with ...
FUSE LIGHTER t )6. BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN 0 a (@) SPEAKER ,\I/, I e , FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 l a b c ' ANTI-LOCK BRAKES x Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME * RUNNING * LAMPS WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with ...
Owner's Manual
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Tilt the latch plate to adjust the if needed. Securing a Child Restraint in frontthe child's face or of . Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. neck, put it behind the child restraint. II 1996Owner'sManualSupplement I This information replaces the "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear OutsideSeat Position'' textin Section 1 of the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run or portions of your Owner's Manual. 3. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. the earlier part See has ...
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the if needed. Securing a Child Restraint in frontthe child's face or of . Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. neck, put it behind the child restraint. II 1996Owner'sManualSupplement I This information replaces the "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear OutsideSeat Position'' textin Section 1 of the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run or portions of your Owner's Manual. 3. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. the earlier part See has ...
Owner's Manual
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... also about some things you should do with your safety belts properly. (@ ~, Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'llfind information aboutthe seats in your Buick and how to use your body, to make you push a pedal when you don't want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or...
... also about some things you should do with your safety belts properly. (@ ~, Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'llfind information aboutthe seats in your Buick and how to use your body, to make you push a pedal when you don't want it . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Lumbar Support (Option) Turn the knob on the right front the driver's seat of side it the seat(A) unlocks the seat allowing to slide forward and back.The lever on the right (B) allows you have two levers under the cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to tilt the seatup and down. 4-Way Manual Seat Driver's Seat Only (Option) -- front edge of the seat.The lever near the outer of If you have this option, you to adjust the support for the lower back.
Manual Lumbar Support (Option) Turn the knob on the right front the driver's seat of side it the seat(A) unlocks the seat allowing to slide forward and back.The lever on the right (B) allows you have two levers under the cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to tilt the seatup and down. 4-Way Manual Seat Driver's Seat Only (Option) -- front edge of the seat.The lever near the outer of If you have this option, you to adjust the support for the lower back.
Owner's Manual
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Center Control (C):Move the seat forward or backward by holding the control to lower holding the switch Hold the switch up down. the or Raise or lower the seat by down the seat. 1-3 The power seat controls are located the side of the seat. the front of the on seat. Hold the switch down to front or back. Front Control (F): Raise thefront of the seat by , holding to'lower the rearof the switchup. Rear ControI (R): Raise the rear of these reclining seatback levers. Power Seat Controls (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicle will have one of the seatby holding...
Center Control (C):Move the seat forward or backward by holding the control to lower holding the switch Hold the switch up down. the or Raise or lower the seat by down the seat. 1-3 The power seat controls are located the side of the seat. the front of the on seat. Hold the switch down to front or back. Front Control (F): Raise thefront of the seat by , holding to'lower the rearof the switchup. Rear ControI (R): Raise the rear of these reclining seatback levers. Power Seat Controls (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicle will have one of the seatby holding...
Owner's Manual
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To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the Pull lever and the seat go to where you want it. up on the outer of side the seat and move the seatback to an upright position. will But don't have seatback reclined if your vehicle a is moving. - Release the leverto lock the seatback. . . . ..., . .) ,-. ., , . . -:.
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the Pull lever and the seat go to where you want it. up on the outer of side the seat and move the seatback to an upright position. will But don't have seatback reclined if your vehicle a is moving. - Release the leverto lock the seatback. . . . ..., . .) ,-. ., , . . -:.
Owner's Manual
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The lap belt can't do their job when you're reclined like this., The shoulderbelt can't8doits job because it .Will .be dangerous. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion.can be in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash the job belt could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. Then well sit backin the seat and wear'your safety belt properly. . In a crash you could cause seriousinternal injuries. Instead, it won't be there, not,at your pelvic bones. .This could go up , your safety belts can't do its either. Evenif you buckle up over ...
The lap belt can't do their job when you're reclined like this., The shoulderbelt can't8doits job because it .Will .be dangerous. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion.can be in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash the job belt could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. Then well sit backin the seat and wear'your safety belt properly. . In a crash you could cause seriousinternal injuries. Instead, it won't be there, not,at your pelvic bones. .This could go up , your safety belts can't do its either. Evenif you buckle up over ...
Owner's Manual
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Then move . can move into the seat rearward untillocks. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it is locked. - The right front seat of When you 've used it, be sure to push rearward an easy entry seat on to after someone gets the rear seat area. it Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get Ifeasy right seat locked, an entry front isn't it easy to get of your vehicle makes it out. Tilt the right front seatb.ack Completely forward and lock seatback will the whole seat will slide forward. m-try Seat *-+ion (2-Door Models) Move the right front ...
Then move . can move into the seat rearward untillocks. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it is locked. - The right front seat of When you 've used it, be sure to push rearward an easy entry seat on to after someone gets the rear seat area. it Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get Ifeasy right seat locked, an entry front isn't it easy to get of your vehicle makes it out. Tilt the right front seatb.ack Completely forward and lock seatback will the whole seat will slide forward. m-try Seat *-+ion (2-Door Models) Move the right front ...
Owner's Manual
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When you can carry long cargo by folding down ul the seatback. P l this strap to ensure the seat locksin a sudden stopor crash. 1-7 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat (Option) a With the rear folding seatbacks, you fold the seatback up, push theoftop seat, the is making sure the seat completely closed to fold down part orall of the rear seat.
When you can carry long cargo by folding down ul the seatback. P l this strap to ensure the seat locksin a sudden stopor crash. 1-7 Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat (Option) a With the rear folding seatbacks, you fold the seatback up, push theoftop seat, the is making sure the seat completely closed to fold down part orall of the rear seat.
Owner's Manual
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you do properly. Without belts they could have been badly or hurt killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts vehicles, In the facts are mild, and some things with safety belts. Here's why:They work. ~ You never knowif you don't know it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air'bagsystem. , Your vehicle has light that your safety belt, and check that a comes on as a reminder to buckle up . most crashes buckling up are in the Index.) ' Don't let anyone ride where or she can be so serious that even buckled a person wouldn't survive. It .alsotells ...
you do properly. Without belts they could have been badly or hurt killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts vehicles, In the facts are mild, and some things with safety belts. Here's why:They work. ~ You never knowif you don't know it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air'bagsystem. , Your vehicle has light that your safety belt, and check that a comes on as a reminder to buckle up . most crashes buckling up are in the Index.) ' Don't let anyone ride where or she can be so serious that even buckled a person wouldn't survive. It .alsotells ...
Owner's Manual
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The person keeps going until stopped something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Get it could the windshield...be by In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop .
The person keeps going until stopped something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Get it could the windshield...be by In a real vehicle, it up to speed. Then stop .
Owner's Manual
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You may be -- Being good driver a doesn't protect you are belted. @' If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm wearing safety belt? for the safety belts. But youcan unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But they work with so safety belts-- Every air bag system ever offered sale has required use of for A: You could be an excellent driver, butyou're in the future. That's true not only frontal collisions, in ,but especially in the vehicle after .an accident, A so you can unbuckle andget out, is much greater if you from I home, why should I be...
You may be -- Being good driver a doesn't protect you are belted. @' If my vehicle has air bags, why should I 'm wearing safety belt? for the safety belts. But youcan unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But they work with so safety belts-- Every air bag system ever offered sale has required use of for A: You could be an excellent driver, butyou're in the future. That's true not only frontal collisions, in ,but especially in the vehicle after .an accident, A so you can unbuckle andget out, is much greater if you from I home, why should I be...
Owner's Manual
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... called the "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies.a child will be riding in so you 'll want know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Seats" the Index) in your vehicle has. Adjust the seat (to see how, see part of adult size. to safety belts and children. Lap...
... called the "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies.a child will be riding in so you 'll want know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Seats" the Index) in your vehicle has. Adjust the seat (to see how, see part of adult size. to safety belts and children. Lap...