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... assistance and how to keep your audio system. This section tells you how to get service publications. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; explains "SRS" system. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and...gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page This section tells what fluids and lubricants to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. You can use your Buick. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Here you how to drive under different conditions. It also 8-7. c Seats...
... assistance and how to keep your audio system. This section tells you how to get service publications. @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; explains "SRS" system. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and...gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page This section tells what fluids and lubricants to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. You can use your Buick. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Here you how to drive under different conditions. It also 8-7. c Seats...
Owner's Manual
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...the it AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in this manual so the new it in your Buick,so it . Please keepthis manual in owner can use it will be there French Language Manual: if you ever need ... manual. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 i We support voluntary technician certification. a Litho inU.S.A. 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. I ' I GENERAL MOTORS, GM and...
...the it AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE was printed.We reserve the right to make changes in this manual so the new it in your Buick,so it . Please keepthis manual in owner can use it will be there French Language Manual: if you ever need ... manual. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 i We support voluntary technician certification. a Litho inU.S.A. 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. I ' I GENERAL MOTORS, GM and...
Owner's Manual
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... and moved from buggy business to 1903. He called a Buick 1900. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick, son of Carriage Co. However, Buick traditionally i n dates its beginnings to automobiles. Buick engineers developed the iv He knew the Buick as the nucleus a giant distribution system. "valve-in July..., he thought, maybe it was building gasoline engines 1-899, by and Man, his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful ...
... and moved from buggy business to 1903. He called a Buick 1900. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick, son of Carriage Co. However, Buick traditionally i n dates its beginnings to automobiles. Buick engineers developed the iv He knew the Buick as the nucleus a giant distribution system. "valve-in July..., he thought, maybe it was building gasoline engines 1-899, by and Man, his Buicks across the country using Durant-Dort of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flirit Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, ,powerful ...
Owner's Manual
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... from Buenos Aires,krgentina, over the Andes to -New race in 1914. car the to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago,Chile in York 1906. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on the race track, but in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy... 500 began. the The success of it hills and run through mud no other car. Durant also created racing team that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerr by the Great Depression. Curtice created popular new models including the Special andthe Roadmaster.
... from Buenos Aires,krgentina, over the Andes to -New race in 1914. car the to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago,Chile in York 1906. Buick sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on the race track, but in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy... 500 began. the The success of it hills and run through mud no other car. Durant also created racing team that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerr by the Great Depression. Curtice created popular new models including the Special andthe Roadmaster.
Owner's Manual
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..., the service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks areMATURE. 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 of 1985. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the ...old buildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of the General Motors, Buick City a state-of-the-art is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American Buicks are , and will provide Premium...
..., the service and repurchase experience." Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Buicks areMATURE. 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 of 1985. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the ...old buildings in Buick's of former Flint complex, which formed cornerstone of the General Motors, Buick City a state-of-the-art is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American Buicks are , and will provide Premium...
Owner's Manual
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How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area,we tell you first do this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't dothis," or "'Don't let this book. of the manual. Index A good place to look what todo to end when they receive theirnew vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the If hazard. It's an alphabetical list a l of l that pictures and words work together to ignore warning. You will also find that 's in this , it . If you what you need the Indexin for your vehicle.In this manual, you ...
How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. In the caution area,we tell you first do this book. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't dothis," or "'Don't let this book. of the manual. Index A good place to look what todo to end when they receive theirnew vehicle. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will help avoid or reduce the If hazard. It's an alphabetical list a l of l that pictures and words work together to ignore warning. You will also find that 's in this , it . If you what you need the Indexin for your vehicle.In this manual, you ...
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When you read other manuals, you about something thatcould is . You'll also see and NOTICE warnings in different colors or different in this damage would ix I NOTICE: These mean there something can that damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might CAUTION see warning labelson your vehicle. Many times, this book you whatto do to help avoid damage. damage your warranty, and it could be costly. the But the notice willtell you fiid these notices: will not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same wordsCAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also...
When you read other manuals, you about something thatcould is . You'll also see and NOTICE warnings in different colors or different in this damage would ix I NOTICE: These mean there something can that damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might CAUTION see warning labelson your vehicle. Many times, this book you whatto do to help avoid damage. damage your warranty, and it could be costly. the But the notice willtell you fiid these notices: will not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same wordsCAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also...
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For example, 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 your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. FUSE LIGHTER t )6. Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These ...
For example, 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 your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. FUSE LIGHTER t )6. Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These ...
Owner's Manual
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The child restraint instructions will show you how. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. belt If the shoulder belt goes in frontthe child's face or of the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the if needed. Part No. 96SKYCAVOOl 1 Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run or portions of . Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear OutsideSeat Position'' textin Section 1 of your Owner's Manual. 3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. neck, put it behind the child restraint....
The child restraint instructions will show you how. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. belt If the shoulder belt goes in frontthe child's face or of the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the if needed. Part No. 96SKYCAVOOl 1 Pick up the latch plate, and the lap and shoulder run or portions of . Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear OutsideSeat Position'' textin Section 1 of your Owner's Manual. 3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. neck, put it behind the child restraint....
Owner's Manual
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... you , or make sure seat is moving . \ Move the control lever under the of adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked in your Buick and how to use your body, to make you push a pedal when you want to. Manual Front Seats I A CAUTION: You can also learn about reclining...
... you , or make sure seat is moving . \ Move the control lever under the of adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked in your Buick and how to use your body, to make you push a pedal when you want to. Manual Front Seats I A CAUTION: You can also learn about reclining...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Lumbar Support (Option) Turn the knob on the right (B) allows you have two levers under the cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to tilt the seatup and down. front edge of the seat.The lever near the outer of side it the seat(A) unlocks the seat allowing to slide forward and back.The lever on the right front the driver's seat of If you have this option, you to adjust the support for the lower back. 4-Way Manual Seat Driver's Seat Only (Option) --
Manual Lumbar Support (Option) Turn the knob on the right (B) allows you have two levers under the cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to tilt the seatup and down. front edge of the seat.The lever near the outer of side it the seat(A) unlocks the seat allowing to slide forward and back.The lever on the right front the driver's seat of If you have this option, you to adjust the support for the lower back. 4-Way Manual Seat Driver's Seat Only (Option) --
Owner's Manual
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Center Control (C):Move the seat forward or backward by down to lower holding the control to 'lower the rearof the switchup. Power Seat Controls (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicle will have one of the on seat. The power seat controls are located the side of these reclining seatback levers. Front Control (F): Raise thefront of the seat by holding the switch Hold the switch up down the seat. 1-3 the or Raise or lower the seat by, holding to front or back. Hold the switch down . Rear ControI (R): Raise the rear of the seat. the front of the seatby holding ...
Center Control (C):Move the seat forward or backward by down to lower holding the control to 'lower the rearof the switchup. Power Seat Controls (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks Your vehicle will have one of the on seat. The power seat controls are located the side of these reclining seatback levers. Front Control (F): Raise thefront of the seat by holding the switch Hold the switch up down the seat. 1-3 the or Raise or lower the seat by, holding to front or back. Hold the switch down . Rear ControI (R): Raise the rear of the seat. the front of the seatby holding ...
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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. will But don't have seatback reclined if your vehicle a is moving. - up on the outer of side the seat and move the seatback to an upright position. . . . ..., . .) ,-. ., , . . -:.
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. will But don't have seatback reclined if your vehicle a is moving. - up on the outer of side the seat and move the seatback to an upright position. . . . ..., . .) ,-. ., , . . -:.
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The lap belt can be in motion, have the seatback upright. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion.can 't do their job when you could go up , your pelvic bones. .This could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. In a crash the job belt could cause seriousinternal injuries. In a crash you 're reclined like this., The shoulderbelt can 't do its either. Then well sit backin the seat and wear'your veniele is in front of you buckle up over yourabdomen. Evenif you . Sitting in a reclined pos1aor- ..men your safety belt properly. . Instead, it won't ...
The lap belt can be in motion, have the seatback upright. For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in motion.can 't do their job when you could go up , your pelvic bones. .This could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. In a crash the job belt could cause seriousinternal injuries. In a crash you 're reclined like this., The shoulderbelt can 't do its either. Then well sit backin the seat and wear'your veniele is in front of you buckle up over yourabdomen. Evenif you . Sitting in a reclined pos1aor- ..men your safety belt properly. . Instead, it won't ...
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 Tilt the seatback completely forward again to after someone gets the rear seat area. To fold a front seat forward, lift the seatback latch. m-try Seat *-+ion (2-Door Models) Move the right front seatback its original position to get of When you 've used it, be sure to push rearward an easy entry seat on to get Ifeasy right seat locked, an entry front isn't it easy to be injured. it is locked. - After you return the seatback toits original position...
Then move . can move into the seat rearward untillocks. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be sure it Tilt the seatback completely forward again to after someone gets the rear seat area. To fold a front seat forward, lift the seatback latch. m-try Seat *-+ion (2-Door Models) Move the right front seatback its original position to get of When you 've used it, be sure to push rearward an easy entry seat on to get Ifeasy right seat locked, an entry front isn't it easy to be injured. it is locked. - After you return the seatback toits original position...
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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. 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
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You can be a bad one. Alwaysfasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can be in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your passengers' belts are in a crash. 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 even buckled a person wouldn't survive. you do properly. In many of the manual tells how to use safety belts you you are fastened prqerly too. If you shouldnot.do havea If crash, you 'll be seriously injured orkilled. up are mild, and...
You can be a bad one. Alwaysfasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can be in a crash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your passengers' belts are in a crash. 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 even buckled a person wouldn't survive. you do properly. In many of the manual tells how to use safety belts you you are fastened prqerly too. If you shouldnot.do havea If crash, you 'll be seriously injured orkilled. up are mild, and...
Owner's Manual
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by In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The person keeps going until stopped something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Then stop . Get it could the windshield...be
by In a real vehicle, it up to speed. The person keeps going until stopped something. The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Then stop . Get it could the windshield...be
Owner's Manual
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Being good driver a doesn't protect you are belted. @' If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to buckle up to wear. Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be an excellent driver, butyou're in the vehicle after .an accident, A so you can unbuckle andget out, is much greater if you from I home, why should I wear.safety belts? Every air bag system ever offered sale has required use of (65 km/h). r Here Are Questions Many People Ask &: About Safety Belts-- and the Answers A: Q: Won't I be trapped in an if accident -- a If I 'm wearing safety belt? But they...
Being good driver a doesn't protect you are belted. @' If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to buckle up to wear. Air bags arein many vehicles today and will be an excellent driver, butyou're in the vehicle after .an accident, A so you can unbuckle andget out, is much greater if you from I home, why should I wear.safety belts? Every air bag system ever offered sale has required use of (65 km/h). r Here Are Questions Many People Ask &: About Safety Belts-- and the Answers A: Q: Won't I be trapped in an if accident -- a If I 'm wearing safety belt? But they...
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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.
... 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.