Owner's Manual
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@) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you have a problemwhile driving, such as a flat...operate your audio system. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to use. It also 8-7. i MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use it to quickly find ...helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your Buick. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Here you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls ...
@) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you have a problemwhile driving, such as a flat...operate your audio system. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maibtenance and what to use. It also 8-7. i MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use it to quickly find ...helpful information and tips about the road and how to operate your Buick. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Here you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... equipment.It was completedin the fall of -the-art is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Ed .Mertz,General Manager,Buick Motor Division Our mission is 200 assembly facility with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the old buildings in...
... equipment.It was completedin the fall of -the-art is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL. Ed .Mertz,General Manager,Buick Motor Division Our mission is 200 assembly facility with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. 1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls the old buildings in...
Owner's Manual
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... in the instrument panel in the inflator. Inflation is If "threshold level." your vehicle strikes something is wall that or If it could affect the performance of a crash. impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. The reaction produces nitrogen ar gas, which inflates thei bag. Also, don...
... in the instrument panel in the inflator. Inflation is If "threshold level." your vehicle strikes something is wall that or If it could affect the performance of a crash. impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. The reaction produces nitrogen ar gas, which inflates thei bag. Also, don...
Owner's Manual
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...driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may have to 10 minutes after the ignition key is Your Buick dealer and the Skylark Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle covers the need regular maintenance. 1-26 .- Do not open or break... the air covers. The service manual for service. You don't want the system to an air bag'when it inflates. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure theperson performing...
...driver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may have to 10 minutes after the ignition key is Your Buick dealer and the Skylark Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle covers the need regular maintenance. 1-26 .- Do not open or break... the air covers. The service manual for service. You don't want the system to an air bag'when it inflates. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure theperson performing...
Owner's Manual
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...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 disabled. 0 Don't drive at 1-800-252-1112. 2-11 !Passlock .Yourvehicle is...Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ;The system is running, a problem has been detected and the system information. is Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate fuel if the ignitionlock cylinder is Passlock enables "break-in the Index for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). Atthis ...
...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 disabled. 0 Don't drive at 1-800-252-1112. 2-11 !Passlock .Yourvehicle is...Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ;The system is running, a problem has been detected and the system information. is Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate fuel if the ignitionlock cylinder is Passlock enables "break-in the Index for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). Atthis ...
Owner's Manual
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... S.TAl?T for about one-quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. L -. electrical equipment,check with the electronics in your engine might not perform properly. stops), it how wit,hout damaging yourvehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from engine. If the vehicle starts briefly the 'butthen stops again, do...
... S.TAl?T for about one-quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. L -. electrical equipment,check with the electronics in your engine might not perform properly. stops), it how wit,hout damaging yourvehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from engine. If the vehicle starts briefly the 'butthen stops again, do...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has oil been shutoff for several minutes and on It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine the is only oil off performed if the engine has been turned for a considerable periodof time allowingthe oil normally in circulation to checking the level, be generated when parking on turn...
... vehicle has oil been shutoff for several minutes and on It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine the is only oil off performed if the engine has been turned for a considerable periodof time allowingthe oil normally in circulation to checking the level, be generated when parking on turn...
Owner's Manual
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.... course, the posted speeds are of those places. favorable conditions you'll remove as you can bemore effective acceleration -- Then you Emergencies Steering in Your Buick can perform very well emergencies like adjust your speed you approach a collision. there isn't room. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Unless you have the Enhanced Ti-action...
.... course, the posted speeds are of those places. favorable conditions you'll remove as you can bemore effective acceleration -- Then you Emergencies Steering in Your Buick can perform very well emergencies like adjust your speed you approach a collision. there isn't room. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Unless you have the Enhanced Ti-action...
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... where you in need it the inflation pressure regularly. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was new, cah losea r after .a t h e . course, it's best to perform well at posted speed distances upto 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can damage the chains too. Your a spare willjlast longer and be good shapein...
... where you in need it the inflation pressure regularly. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was new, cah losea r after .a t h e . course, it's best to perform well at posted speed distances upto 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can damage the chains too. Your a spare willjlast longer and be good shapein...
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..., your vehicle could be If you have to buy a higher octane fuel to . higher. developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)for better vehicle performance AAMA and engine protection. If the octaneis is less than 87, you in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 the mileage and the date of... and your engine needs service. At a minimum, should keep a record with all parts receipts and list ASTM 'D4814 in Canada. Be sure you have been 'perform. 'See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. Before attempting to use be damaged if you at Bag-Equipped...
..., your vehicle could be If you have to buy a higher octane fuel to . higher. developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)for better vehicle performance AAMA and engine protection. If the octaneis is less than 87, you in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 the mileage and the date of... and your engine needs service. At a minimum, should keep a record with all parts receipts and list ASTM 'D4814 in Canada. Be sure you have been 'perform. 'See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. Before attempting to use be damaged if you at Bag-Equipped...
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...adopting California emissions standards,, your additive called MMT. authorized Buick dealer service. In will from. The malfunction indicator lamp on meeting federal fuels addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, suchethers as specifications, but emission control, system performance and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be covered, ...cause of fuels used, repairs may not be available in your fuel system and also damage emission control system performance may be covered under your instrument panel may fail a smog-check test. for fuel that you use fuels, your vehicle.
...adopting California emissions standards,, your additive called MMT. authorized Buick dealer service. In will from. The malfunction indicator lamp on meeting federal fuels addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, suchethers as specifications, but emission control, system performance and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be covered, ...cause of fuels used, repairs may not be available in your fuel system and also damage emission control system performance may be covered under your instrument panel may fail a smog-check test. for fuel that you use fuels, your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...Adjustment longer work well together if the vehicle is a rapid increase pedal when your brakelinings-wear down farther than normal, your Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. never have to expect If you make -a moderateor -between your vehicle, the balanc brakes adjustfor wear. ...may need adjustment. The braking system on the original battery's label. If you don't, your brakes might not adjust correctly. The braking performance you've come to add waterone of your brake pedal goes down and you replace parts of these. When it parts in normal height,...
...Adjustment longer work well together if the vehicle is a rapid increase pedal when your brakelinings-wear down farther than normal, your Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. never have to expect If you make -a moderateor -between your vehicle, the balanc brakes adjustfor wear. ...may need adjustment. The braking system on the original battery's label. If you don't, your brakes might not adjust correctly. The braking performance you've come to add waterone of your brake pedal goes down and you replace parts of these. When it parts in normal height,...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle will be repaired time for mud and snow). 0 0 If you ever replace your tires with that or One way totell when it a .Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle.If your original tires. load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, The tread or sidewall is...
... your vehicle will be repaired time for mud and snow). 0 0 If you ever replace your tires with that or One way totell when it a .Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle.If your original tires. load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, The tread or sidewall is...
Owner's Manual
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It's all fourwheels. While the tires available on your vehicle. The relative performance tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use, however, and may no1 handle properly,and you could cause you mix tires of different sizes or... course as well on a specified government test course. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. The grades are molded the sidewallsof most on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled . If you to vehicles ...
It's all fourwheels. While the tires available on your vehicle. The relative performance tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use, however, and may no1 handle properly,and you could cause you mix tires of different sizes or... course as well on a specified government test course. Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. The grades are molded the sidewallsof most on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled . If you to vehicles ...
Owner's Manual
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...replaced. of these conditions exist. to or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance If the wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be repaired). A tire markedC may needto be rebalanced. 6-40 Temperature A, B, C The temperature...specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Warning: The traction grade assigned to have poor traction performance. Grades wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the Buick dealerif any wheel thatis bent, cracked,or badly rusted excessive temperature can cause the...
...replaced. of these conditions exist. to or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance If the wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be repaired). A tire markedC may needto be rebalanced. 6-40 Temperature A, B, C The temperature...specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Warning: The traction grade assigned to have poor traction performance. Grades wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the Buick dealerif any wheel thatis bent, cracked,or badly rusted excessive temperature can cause the...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle properly. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even This sectioncoversthemaintenancerequiredforyour . The Plan supplements your Buick dealer for details. 7-1 See your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, or your new vehicle warranties. All recarpmended maintenance... important. of the air we breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level .Buick.Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. F Protection Plan , Have you purchased the GM Protection'Plan? Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule...
...vehicle properly. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even This sectioncoversthemaintenancerequiredforyour . The Plan supplements your Buick dealer for details. 7-1 See your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, or your new vehicle warranties. All recarpmended maintenance... important. of the air we breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level .Buick.Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. F Protection Plan , Have you purchased the GM Protection'Plan? Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule...
Owner's Manual
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...: equivalents, should be used whether do the work only if you have necessary equipment, you should department or another qualified perform. receipts. it Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can "Part E: Maintenance Record"'provides a place you to information GM publishes. will probably want... get the service to record the maintenance performed on your .vehicle,you will help you it is work you &e technically important inspections that your Buick dealer's service qualified and have the'required know-how This sure to ...
...: equivalents, should be used whether do the work only if you have necessary equipment, you should department or another qualified perform. receipts. it Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can "Part E: Maintenance Record"'provides a place you to information GM publishes. will probably want... get the service to record the maintenance performed on your .vehicle,you will help you it is work you &e technically important inspections that your Buick dealer's service qualified and have the'required know-how This sure to ...
Owner's Manual
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... this section.So please read this First you may drive very short it. Make sure whoever services your vehicle. Here's to follow: condition, see your Buick dealer. perform the work , todo errands or in the Index.
... this section.So please read this First you may drive very short it. Make sure whoever services your vehicle. Here's to follow: condition, see your Buick dealer. perform the work , todo errands or in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... ( 000 km) 5 An Emission Control Service. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services' performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) 000 km) at the same intervals. (166 17 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months...
... ( 000 km) 5 An Emission Control Service. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services' performed atthe indicated intervals and the maintenance be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 k ) 000 km) at the same intervals. (166 17 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months...
Owner's Manual
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however, urge that the failure to the appropriate GM service manual for the indicated intervals and maintenance be performed at (166 000 k ) the same intervals. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every '12 months, whichever occurs first). Environmental Protection Agency ...or the 12 months, whichever occurs first). the freedom of vehicle useful life. Refer to perform this schedule up to the Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation completion of movement. See "Tire Inspection and or the emission warranty limit...
however, urge that the failure to the appropriate GM service manual for the indicated intervals and maintenance be performed at (166 000 k ) the same intervals. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every '12 months, whichever occurs first). Environmental Protection Agency ...or the 12 months, whichever occurs first). the freedom of vehicle useful life. Refer to perform this schedule up to the Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation completion of movement. See "Tire Inspection and or the emission warranty limit...