Owner's Manual
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... and safety belts properly. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you 'll find something 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. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems... under different conditions. You can use your Buick. This section tells you how to get service publications. c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use it to read. ... @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ;
... and safety belts properly. MaintenanceSchedule...This section tells you 'll find something 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. to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems... under different conditions. You can use your Buick. This section tells you how to get service publications. c Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use it to read. ... @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ;
Owner's Manual
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... speed you chn't drive safely at a steady speed. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. I 2-34 . / Cruise control canbe dangerous on roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want . Move the cruise control switch to use it. 1. So, don't use cruise controlon slippery roads. Keep...
... speed you chn't drive safely at a steady speed. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. I 2-34 . / Cruise control canbe dangerous on roads or in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you want . Move the cruise control switch to use it. 1. So, don't use cruise controlon slippery roads. Keep...
Owner's Manual
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... out in You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. computer is wet. 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. You...
... out in You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. computer is wet. 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. You...
Owner's Manual
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... the system backon at While which the curve is subject to of of The the same laws physics when driving on the condition of your tires and the road surface, angle at any timeby moving the shift lever back to . Steering: Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the... System is not functioning,you can steer but it traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on . When you can control. 4-9 A lot of the tires against the road surface makes possible for the vehicle to change path when you need to a position other than even the very best braking. it...
... the system backon at While which the curve is subject to of of The the same laws physics when driving on the condition of your tires and the road surface, angle at any timeby moving the shift lever back to . Steering: Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the... System is not functioning,you can steer but it traction of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on . When you can control. 4-9 A lot of the tires against the road surface makes possible for the vehicle to change path when you need to a position other than even the very best braking. it...
Owner's Manual
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You. But you have act fast, steer quickly, and to just as quickly straighten wheel once you can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Ease the are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you have the If the level of the ...
You. But you have act fast, steer quickly, and to just as quickly straighten wheel once you can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Ease the are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you have the If the level of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...to and constantly seek an escape route or area of the right lane pass. Keep trying steer to your Buick's of can lose control the vehicle. to much speed or steering incurve causes 'tires slip and a skid, too lose cornering force.And in your inside mirror, activate your wheels In the ... are far enough to turn. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it following driver to get ahead 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: It ...
...to and constantly seek an escape route or area of the right lane pass. Keep trying steer to your Buick's of can lose control the vehicle. to much speed or steering incurve causes 'tires slip and a skid, too lose cornering force.And in your inside mirror, activate your wheels In the ... are far enough to turn. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it following driver to get ahead 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: It ...
Owner's Manual
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If you do not have any doubt. Any sudden changes could'cause the tires to slide, ease your vehicle may notrealize the surface is slippery 'untilyour reason is more limited. Don't drink and drive. 0 414 also best handled off ...
If you do not have any doubt. Any sudden changes could'cause the tires to slide, ease your vehicle may notrealize the surface is slippery 'untilyour reason is more limited. Don't drink and drive. 0 414 also best handled off ...
Owner's Manual
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... to go slower and be fall The cautious if rain starts to -road traction isn't good ason as well because or roads. Even if your tires don't have much tread you can mean driving trouble. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas the windshield...
... to go slower and be fall The cautious if rain starts to -road traction isn't good ason as well because or roads. Even if your tires don't have much tread you can mean driving trouble. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas the windshield...
Owner's Manual
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Driving toofast through large water puddles or even going 'fast enough. But if your it has little or no contact with the road. tires haven't much water can happen if the road is dangerous. Wet brakes can cause problems' too. normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you hit .... much tread if the pressure in a quick stop and may cause pulling to slow down when it is it can The water may affect your tires that they actually ride on the can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could lose...
Driving toofast through large water puddles or even going 'fast enough. But if your it has little or no contact with the road. tires haven't much water can happen if the road is dangerous. Wet brakes can cause problems' too. normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you hit .... much tread if the pressure in a quick stop and may cause pulling to slow down when it is it can The water may affect your tires that they actually ride on the can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could lose...
Owner's Manual
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to help make you of can't avoid deep puddlesor standing water, drive through them . Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through water that slightlp is the for amount of the biggest problems with city streets is lower than the underbody your vehicle. You'll ...
to help make you of can't avoid deep puddlesor standing water, drive through them . Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through water that slightlp is the for amount of the biggest problems with city streets is lower than the underbody your vehicle. You'll ...
Owner's Manual
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...North America. levels? Are al windows clean inside and outside? ready and willing to .help 0 Lamps: Are they & good shape? Are the tires inflated to service, haveit done before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Here are vitally important... a safe, to for 0 serviced and maintained, it needs to the recommended pressure? Try be Buick dealerships all I 0 Make sure you keepit for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough all long-distance driving? If it 's ready ...
...North America. levels? Are al windows clean inside and outside? ready and willing to .help 0 Lamps: Are they & good shape? Are the tires inflated to service, haveit done before a trip: Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Here are vitally important... a safe, to for 0 serviced and maintained, it needs to the recommended pressure? Try be Buick dealerships all I 0 Make sure you keepit for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough all long-distance driving? If it 's ready ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the wind road, the drone of Call it does, your eyes moving. Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicleis well ventilated, with the hum tires on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? Scan the road ahead and to you!If it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or whatever. at of the engine...
... of the wind road, the drone of Call it does, your eyes moving. Check your rearview mirrors and your vehicleis well ventilated, with the hum tires on the highway as "highway hypnosis"? Scan the road ahead and to you!If it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or whatever. at of the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Know how to do all fluid and' levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system transaxle. I A CAUTION: I If you stayin your vehicle in your trips safer and more enjoyable. Stay in gearwhen you go il down asteep or...
... are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Know how to do all fluid and' levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system transaxle. I A CAUTION: I If you stayin your vehicle in your trips safer and more enjoyable. Stay in gearwhen you go il down asteep or...
Owner's Manual
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... crews have a lot less traction or "grip" and 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 and freezing (32°F; Whatever the condition-- Even though your ability to accelerate when driving on ..... O O C ) and freezing rain begins tofall. You can be able to operate.will be slick and hard to slow down and adjust your tires meet the ice can be very can have good traction. careful. See "Enhanced Traction System" in the OVERDRIVE so the system will improve It your...
... crews have a lot less traction or "grip" and 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 and freezing (32°F; Whatever the condition-- Even though your ability to accelerate when driving on ..... O O C ) and freezing rain begins tofall. You can be able to operate.will be slick and hard to slow down and adjust your tires meet the ice can be very can have good traction. careful. See "Enhanced Traction System" in the OVERDRIVE so the system will improve It your...
Owner's Manual
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...TOTAL KG LBS. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT O N THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The Tire-Loading Information label weight of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. GVWR includes the The may properly... the Gross of people that you can be in your vehicle, called the Vehicle Capacity Weight out. nonfactory-installed options. 4-30 IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. The other label is of...
...TOTAL KG LBS. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT O N THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The Tire-Loading Information label weight of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all occupants, fuel and cargo. GVWR includes the The may properly... the Gross of people that you can be in your vehicle, called the Vehicle Capacity Weight out. nonfactory-installed options. 4-30 IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. The other label is of...
Owner's Manual
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It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). too dealer about sway controls. tires. For Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. trailer areall important. How heavy a cantrailer safely be heavy. And,it can also depend any on how you '...
It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). too dealer about sway controls. tires. For Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. trailer areall important. How heavy a cantrailer safely be heavy. And,it can also depend any on how you '...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight (B).If you may carry After you don'tgo over the GVW limit .. Be sure your vehicle's tires are load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If they aren't, you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, weight... hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh12% of the total the weight of your vehicle, including the weight trailer of numbers on Your Vehicle's Tires your proper. Then be sure you 've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and And it (A) the trailer tongue should weigh10%of the total...
...the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight (B).If you may carry After you don'tgo over the GVW limit .. Be sure your vehicle's tires are load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your vehicle's maximum load capacity. If they aren't, you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, weight... hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh12% of the total the weight of your vehicle, including the weight trailer of numbers on Your Vehicle's Tires your proper. Then be sure you 've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and And it (A) the trailer tongue should weigh10%of the total...
Owner's Manual
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... twice far behind the vehicle. Then, to move the trailer to left . And always keep in mind that the to know your If the lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This can return to go much farther beyond the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lane. And, because you're a good deal...
... twice far behind the vehicle. Then, to move the trailer to left . And always keep in mind that the to know your If the lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This can return to go much farther beyond the (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lane. And, because you're a good deal...
Owner's Manual
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...Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to leak out slowly. Get vehicle under control the by It steering theway you maintain your tires properly. But if you 'd use your from the foot accelerator pedal. Then replacethe pressure cap. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts... may require the same correction you shouldever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what to expect and what to change flat tire safely. a 5-21 of a tire, it's much like skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you still steer. In any rear blowout, remove your flat, ...
...Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to leak out slowly. Get vehicle under control the by It steering theway you maintain your tires properly. But if you 'd use your from the foot accelerator pedal. Then replacethe pressure cap. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts... may require the same correction you shouldever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what to expect and what to change flat tire safely. a 5-21 of a tire, it's much like skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you still steer. In any rear blowout, remove your flat, ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. prevent the vehicle from theone -beingchanged. in 3. If a tire ,goes.flat, avoid further tire ,and. Set theparking brakefirmly. 2. Find a'level place40 change your hazard.. Tuq on your To help...
... 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. prevent the vehicle from theone -beingchanged. in 3. If a tire ,goes.flat, avoid further tire ,and. Set theparking brakefirmly. 2. Find a'level place40 change your hazard.. Tuq on your To help...