Owner's Manual
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... information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page This section tells what fluids and lubricants to operate your Buick. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells 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. It also ...properly. c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; This section tells you how to use it to quickly ...
... information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page This section tells what fluids and lubricants to operate your Buick. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells 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. It also ...properly. c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; This section tells you how to use it to quickly ...
Owner's Manual
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... Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. '< David Buick was building gasoline engines 1-899, by and Man, his Buicks across the country ...time to switch the horse and from Detroit to Flint. He called a Buick 1900. in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable influence the entire engine which would eventually automotive industry. However, Buick traditionally i n dates its beginnings to automobiles. That was the year the...
... Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. '< David Buick was building gasoline engines 1-899, by and Man, his Buicks across the country ...time to switch the horse and from Detroit to Flint. He called a Buick 1900. in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful and reliable influence the entire engine which would eventually automotive industry. However, Buick traditionally i n dates its beginnings to automobiles. That was the year the...
Owner's Manual
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...run through mud no other car. Buick was awarded the Croix de Guerr by the Great Depression. Buick's like endurance and reliability were world famous. However, new General Manager HarlowH. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulancessuccessfully... that won racing a 500 trophies in 1914. Buick drew plenty attention because could climb of was first car to travel across...
...run through mud no other car. Buick was awarded the Croix de Guerr by the Great Depression. Buick's like endurance and reliability were world famous. However, new General Manager HarlowH. During World WarI, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines so as well as Red Cross ambulancessuccessfully... that won racing a 500 trophies in 1914. Buick drew plenty attention because could climb of was first car to travel across...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 your...
... 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 your...
Owner's Manual
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You can causeunconsciousness and even death. See "Engine Exhaust" in as 3. L in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. Put them the direction under the instrument panel, open them all windows are ...
You can causeunconsciousness and even death. See "Engine Exhaust" in as 3. L in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. Put them the direction under the instrument panel, open them all windows are ...
Owner's Manual
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...wear and earlier replacement. Remember to restart 200 miles (322 km) or so. a s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is turned with Passlock the...deterrent system. New Vehicle 44{Break-In9' NOTICE: Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ;The system is armed once the key removed from the engine. Atthis time, you followthese guidelines: is disabled. 0 Don't drive at 1-800-252-1112. 2-11 your in . !Passlock .Yourvehicle is equipped ...
...wear and earlier replacement. Remember to restart 200 miles (322 km) or so. a s ' I f , In an emergency,call the Buick Roadside Assistance Program at any one speed fast or During normal operation, theTHEFT .SYSTEMlight will perform betterin the long If is turned with Passlock the...deterrent system. New Vehicle 44{Break-In9' NOTICE: Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ;The system is armed once the key removed from the engine. Atthis time, you followthese guidelines: is disabled. 0 Don't drive at 1-800-252-1112. 2-11 your in . !Passlock .Yourvehicle is equipped ...
Owner's Manual
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... TKS position lets- To use things like LOCK. Ignition Positions , C LOCK (B):Before you turn it, be sure itis all theway in motion whilethe engine isoff. NOTICE: With the key in the igniti'on switch, you put the key your ignition in, n This position locks your vehicle needs service..... you off . START (E): This key position starts your hand.Using a tool to force it was before you must have your key seemsstuck in engine is the positionfor driving. ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. OFF (C): This position lets you use this , works, then your will remain locked, ...
... TKS position lets- To use things like LOCK. Ignition Positions , C LOCK (B):Before you turn it, be sure itis all theway in motion whilethe engine isoff. NOTICE: With the key in the igniti'on switch, you put the key your ignition in, n This position locks your vehicle needs service..... you off . START (E): This key position starts your hand.Using a tool to force it was before you must have your key seemsstuck in engine is the positionfor driving. ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. OFF (C): This position lets you use this , works, then your will remain locked, ...
Owner's Manual
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... can damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. of while you turn ignition key to ST2WT. If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. 8th digit of your Vehicle The Identification Number (VIN) shows the letter or code number... weather is if very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down your Buick is stopped. 2-13 When the engine starts, let go the key. Shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). The idle speed will go down of Don't try to shift...
... can damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. ' j Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. of while you turn ignition key to ST2WT. If you do, you 're already moving . Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. 8th digit of your Vehicle The Identification Number (VIN) shows the letter or code number... weather is if very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down your Buick is stopped. 2-13 When the engine starts, let go the key. Shift to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). The idle speed will go down of Don't try to shift...
Owner's Manual
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... about one-quarter the way down of for about three seconds. Before 'adding- stops), it how wit,hout damaging yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designedto work with the electronics in your dealer. If you could be flooded with your vehicle. L This clears the extra gasoline from...hold the key S.TAl?T for five or six seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly the 'butthen stops again, do it could change the,way the engine operates. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way to the all in theIndex. , .. start 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in floor and holding it...
... about one-quarter the way down of for about three seconds. Before 'adding- stops), it how wit,hout damaging yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designedto work with the electronics in your dealer. If you could be flooded with your vehicle. L This clears the extra gasoline from...hold the key S.TAl?T for five or six seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly the 'butthen stops again, do it could change the,way the engine operates. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way to the all in theIndex. , .. start 3. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in floor and holding it...
Owner's Manual
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...doit tells without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you holdthe key i it could change theway the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine won'tstart (or starts but then stops), Try it START for longerthan key 15 seconds at .atime will go of... the key. When the engine starts,let go down as you could be flooded with the electronics in your vehicle. If your dealer. NOTICE: Holding. I you ever ...
...doit tells without damaging your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you holdthe key i it could change theway the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with your engine won'tstart (or starts but then stops), Try it START for longerthan key 15 seconds at .atime will go of... the key. When the engine starts,let go down as you could be flooded with the electronics in your vehicle. If your dealer. NOTICE: Holding. I you ever ...
Owner's Manual
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You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Plug it into anormal; O 2-16 Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedminimum of in a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Turn off the engine. 2. grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2 4 Engine .L 3.1L Engine In very cold weather, OF (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help. To use the coolant heater: 1.
You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Plug it into anormal; O 2-16 Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedminimum of in a four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Turn off the engine. 2. grounded 110-voltAC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 2 4 Engine .L 3.1L Engine In very cold weather, OF (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0 coolant heater can help. To use the coolant heater: 1.
Owner's Manual
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f you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the1cord asit was before to list everything here, we ask that particularare@. - I moving engine parts.. Plug the ' cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outiet. After you don't, it .I yy3 4. The answer depends on outside temperature, the ...,of oil you 'll be seriously injured. How long should you keep away from it could -be parking ' your vehicle. .The dealer can you your Buick dealer in ?
f you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the1cord asit was before to list everything here, we ask that particularare@. - I moving engine parts.. Plug the ' cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outiet. After you don't, it .I yy3 4. The answer depends on outside temperature, the ...,of oil you 'll be seriously injured. How long should you keep away from it could -be parking ' your vehicle. .The dealer can you your Buick dealer in ?
Owner's Manual
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... Index. vehicle'can roll. running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the *' ignition key is section. REVERSE (R): Use this Don't leave your starting the engine. you're pulling a trailer, see "Jf . a I . , i . . '\ . . . . .. To rock your vehicle back and to get out of snow, ...(R) while your regular brakes tiefore you cannot shift out-ofPARK (P), ease pressure the shift lever,-- You, have left the engine running unless you parking brake firmlyset. as you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . Shifting to use when you maintain brake application.
... Index. vehicle'can roll. running , the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the *' ignition key is section. REVERSE (R): Use this Don't leave your starting the engine. you're pulling a trailer, see "Jf . a I . , i . . '\ . . . . .. To rock your vehicle back and to get out of snow, ...(R) while your regular brakes tiefore you cannot shift out-ofPARK (P), ease pressure the shift lever,-- You, have left the engine running unless you parking brake firmlyset. as you Your Buick'has a,brake-transaxle . ' . Shifting to use when you maintain brake application.
Owner's Manual
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... , it could When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may need to have another you leave the driver's engine running unless have the console shift lever, without first pulling it . Torque Lock . This is called "torque lock." To the It can move n seat. ...prevent torque lock, set parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle PARK (P)and your vehicle with the If torque lock does occur, may find outhow, see if y0.u can be injured...
... , it could When you are parking on the parking pawl in the transaxle.You may need to have another you leave the driver's engine running unless have the console shift lever, without first pulling it . Torque Lock . This is called "torque lock." To the It can move n seat. ...prevent torque lock, set parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you vehicle push yours a little uphill to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be sure your vehicle PARK (P)and your vehicle with the If torque lock does occur, may find outhow, see if y0.u can be injured...
Owner's Manual
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...See "Blizzard" in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running . ever haveto, here are some I /h CAUTION: Engine exhaust can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehihe even if the ...fanswitch is coming in the Index.) -- -- 2-26 A CAUTION: Idling theengine with is CO can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). carbon monoxide (CO),which you can come in easily.'NEVER park in a collision. Exhaust with the airsystem control off could allowaangerous ...
...See "Blizzard" in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked It's better not to park with the engine running . ever haveto, here are some I /h CAUTION: Engine exhaust can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehihe even if the ...fanswitch is coming in the Index.) -- -- 2-26 A CAUTION: Idling theengine with is CO can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). carbon monoxide (CO),which you can come in easily.'NEVER park in a collision. Exhaust with the airsystem control off could allowaangerous ...
Owner's Manual
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set your vehicle when the engine is on in PARK (P) with manual windows, the window use crank locatedon the insideof each doorto open a for its own window. To be,sure your ... running , the vehicle can be dangerous to . Follow the proper stepsto be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you've left the engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set . On a vehicle with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Power Windows (Option) Switches onthe...
set your vehicle when the engine is on in PARK (P) with manual windows, the window use crank locatedon the insideof each doorto open a for its own window. To be,sure your ... running , the vehicle can be dangerous to . Follow the proper stepsto be injured. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you've left the engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set . On a vehicle with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Power Windows (Option) Switches onthe...
Owner's Manual
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...or kilometers in (used in (km/h). Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you I is how fast the engine I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. to the same reading the old one was installed. Your per hour (mph) and ...kilometers per minute (rpm). It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per hour far odometer shows how your speed both miles in Canada). can tell you how many miles you Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. The tachometer tells you see very noticeable bright...
...or kilometers in (used in (km/h). Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you I is how fast the engine I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. to the same reading the old one was installed. Your per hour (mph) and ...kilometers per minute (rpm). It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per hour far odometer shows how your speed both miles in Canada). can tell you how many miles you Your Buick has a tamper-resistant odometer. The tachometer tells you see very noticeable bright...
Owner's Manual
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...' that something is already buckled. Paying attention tq or The safety belt light will come on . nor the lights come on briefly when you the engine just to let start light will also your warning lights and gages could save you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice: -- .and even...
...' that something is already buckled. Paying attention tq or The safety belt light will come on . nor the lights come on briefly when you the engine just to let start light will also your warning lights and gages could save you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice: -- .and even...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Light" earlier in this warning limit wheel spin. Adjust light is on, the system will not your vehicle may be a problem with your engine and it will be on ready to reset the system. The anti-lock brake system warning should come briefly on as soonas possible stop un... With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come light on briefly when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning is a problem. Then start the engine. If the light still stays on, or comes on , you still light have brakes, but you don't light...
... Warning Light" earlier in this warning limit wheel spin. Adjust light is on, the system will not your vehicle may be a problem with your engine and it will be on ready to reset the system. The anti-lock brake system warning should come briefly on as soonas possible stop un... With the Enhanced Traction System (ETS), this warning light should come light on briefly when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning is a problem. Then start the engine. If the light still stays on, or comes on , you still light have brakes, but you don't light...
Owner's Manual
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....other than THIRD (3) or OVERDFWE ( ) 0 ; If the.transaxleshift leveris in OVERDRIVE (0) position andthe parking brakeis the Index. fully released, your engine coolant has overheated. as possible. The warning light shouldgo off by moving the shift lever to the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (@)position again. OVERDRIVE (a) ...position and the Warning light It means that your vehicle needs service. 1 the off the engine as soon as . the warning light will comeon when you should pull the road, stop your If the Enhanced Traction System warning ...
....other than THIRD (3) or OVERDFWE ( ) 0 ; If the.transaxleshift leveris in OVERDRIVE (0) position andthe parking brakeis the Index. fully released, your engine coolant has overheated. as possible. The warning light shouldgo off by moving the shift lever to the THIRD (3) or OVERDRIVE (@)position again. OVERDRIVE (a) ...position and the Warning light It means that your vehicle needs service. 1 the off the engine as soon as . the warning light will comeon when you should pull the road, stop your If the Enhanced Traction System warning ...