Owner's Manual
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... on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manuaI. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what...section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howoperate your Buick. if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howkeep your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells...
... on page 8-8. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manuaI. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what...section tells you how adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and howoperate your Buick. if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howkeep your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells...
Owner's Manual
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... regular safety belt. doing its job, have it , and useit only for be But if worn during a more severe crash, then you 'll need regular maintenance.) 1-49 They can rip apart under impact forces. a beltis If torn or frayed, get a new right away.
... regular safety belt. doing its job, have it , and useit only for be But if worn during a more severe crash, then you 'll need regular maintenance.) 1-49 They can rip apart under impact forces. a beltis If torn or frayed, get a new right away.
Owner's Manual
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... park your trip. Then apply your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Release the regular brakes. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you 're trailering, it : 1. If you 're pulling a trailer. When You Are Ready to Leave After You really...not park your engine; something goes wrong, your rig could start your rig on the brake pedal. 2. and Release the parking brake. 1. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more for on a hill. regular brakes until chocks absorbthe load. Reapply the regular brakes. Each ...
... park your trip. Then apply your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. Release the regular brakes. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you 're trailering, it : 1. If you 're pulling a trailer. When You Are Ready to Leave After You really...not park your engine; something goes wrong, your rig could start your rig on the brake pedal. 2. and Release the parking brake. 1. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more for on a hill. regular brakes until chocks absorbthe load. Reapply the regular brakes. Each ...
Owner's Manual
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...Buick. There also technical information about care of Your Buick Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Darnage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance... 1 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 Interior Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Outside of your is vehicle, and a part devoted its appearance care. This section begins with service fuel ...
...Buick. There also technical information about care of Your Buick Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Cleaning Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Darnage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance... 1 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 Interior Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Outside of your is vehicle, and a part devoted its appearance care. This section begins with service fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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... and GM-trained and supported service people. Before attempting to keep your vehicle best and wants Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. You'll get the proper Buick Service Manual. Be sure you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task. 0 Be sure touse the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners, "English"and "metric" fasteners ... We hope you 'll of want to do service work , you 'll go your service needs. See "Maintenance Record''in the Index. We hope you'll want to service your Buick than this manual can later break or fall off. If you It much more about it . you of these...
... and GM-trained and supported service people. Before attempting to keep your vehicle best and wants Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. You'll get the proper Buick Service Manual. Be sure you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task. 0 Be sure touse the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners, "English"and "metric" fasteners ... We hope you 'll of want to do service work , you 'll go your service needs. See "Maintenance Record''in the Index. We hope you'll want to service your Buick than this manual can later break or fall off. If you It much more about it . you of these...
Owner's Manual
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... can be a real threat to change yourown oil, be unhealthy your and filter oil m or every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- Your Buick dealer is true you have a problem properly disposing your usedoil, of these is used oil stay on your for deliV&@ geRice, police, taxi or other... commercial application. This is true, usethe long triphghway maintenance schedule. You frequently tow a trailer or use the short trip/city for let skin even cause cancer? The vehicle is true your dealer, a...
... can be a real threat to change yourown oil, be unhealthy your and filter oil m or every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- Your Buick dealer is true you have a problem properly disposing your usedoil, of these is used oil stay on your for deliV&@ geRice, police, taxi or other... commercial application. This is true, usethe long triphghway maintenance schedule. You frequently tow a trailer or use the short trip/city for let skin even cause cancer? The vehicle is true your dealer, a...
Owner's Manual
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... a damaging engine fire. it and be burned. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? air The air cleaner is located on the engine with the air cleaner off . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it...
... a damaging engine fire. it and be burned. Remove the air cleaner filter. 3. Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? air The air cleaner is located on the engine with the air cleaner off . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it...
Owner's Manual
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...the transaxle fluid levelif you may a choose to have to drive longer. 6-19 If you may have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department. the How to Check Because this operation can belittle difficult, you do not require changing. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When...traffic where the outside temperatures are above 50°F (10OC). Wait at normal operating temperature, which is changed. In heavy traffic -- See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service. Get the vehicle warmed by driving about 15 miles up (24 k ) m when outside temperature ...
...the transaxle fluid levelif you may a choose to have to drive longer. 6-19 If you may have this done at your Buick dealership Service Department. the How to Check Because this operation can belittle difficult, you do not require changing. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When...traffic where the outside temperatures are above 50°F (10OC). Wait at normal operating temperature, which is changed. In heavy traffic -- See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service. Get the vehicle warmed by driving about 15 miles up (24 k ) m when outside temperature ...
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... way. After adding fluid, recheck the fl&d lewl as described under "'Howto Check."' 4. S'ee ''Recanmended F l ~ d s . and n 3. 3. NOTICE: 33[ow to Add Fluild Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to bring thelevel into the cross-h8tched .areaon the dipstick 1. ' $ d l out the dipstick. 4. Lubricants''i the Tndex.
... way. After adding fluid, recheck the fl&d lewl as described under "'Howto Check."' 4. S'ee ''Recanmended F l ~ d s . and n 3. 3. NOTICE: 33[ow to Add Fluild Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to bring thelevel into the cross-h8tched .areaon the dipstick 1. ' $ d l out the dipstick. 4. Lubricants''i the Tndex.
Owner's Manual
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... is not necessary to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Windshield Washer Fluid What to use the proper fluid. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to Use When you hear an unusual noise.
... is not necessary to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Windshield Washer Fluid What to use the proper fluid. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to Use When you hear an unusual noise.
Owner's Manual
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... always be a signbrake trouble. 6-31 Brake Adjustment Every time you drive in that are wrong your vehicle, the for balance between your Buick does when new. If your brake pedal goes down and you 've come to GM specifications. Adjust them , as complete axle sets....travel. When you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have new ones put in Section 7 of this manual under P r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are removed for rotation or-changing. braking performance The you have really good...
... always be a signbrake trouble. 6-31 Brake Adjustment Every time you drive in that are wrong your vehicle, the for balance between your Buick does when new. If your brake pedal goes down and you 've come to GM specifications. Adjust them , as complete axle sets....travel. When you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have new ones put in Section 7 of this manual under P r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal whenthe brakes are removed for rotation or-changing. braking performance The you have really good...
Owner's Manual
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... 13 000 km). Be sure to put the valve caps back onvdve stems. the They help prevent leaks by looking at 60 psi (420 Wa). Maintenance Services"in your tire rotation. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. After the tires...
... 13 000 km). Be sure to put the valve caps back onvdve stems. the They help prevent leaks by looking at 60 psi (420 Wa). Maintenance Services"in your tire rotation. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. After the tires...
Owner's Manual
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into the paint surface. Larger areas finish damagecan be corrected of in the paint causes this, Buick job will corrode chemical fallout. Clean any areas where mud and other service into attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage Minor chips and .... Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in closed areas Dirt of the frame should be repaired right away. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you.
into the paint surface. Larger areas finish damagecan be corrected of in the paint causes this, Buick job will corrode chemical fallout. Clean any areas where mud and other service into attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage Minor chips and .... Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in closed areas Dirt of the frame should be repaired right away. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you.
Owner's Manual
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If you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs in refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If the air conditioning system your Buick dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L ...AC Type A-1233C 3100 ...ACTypeA-1233C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L ...AC Type PF-44 3100 ...ACTypePF-47 Spark Plugs...
If you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs in refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If the air conditioning system your Buick dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L ...AC Type A-1233C 3100 ...ACTypeA-1233C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L ...AC Type PF-44 3100 ...ACTypePF-47 Spark Plugs...
Owner's Manual
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Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section coversthe maintenance requiredfor your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services retain its safety, to dependability andemission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 7-4 7-7 7-28 7-39 7-39 7-39 7-40 1 7-40 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-44 7-44 7-45 7-47 7-1
Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule This section coversthe maintenance requiredfor your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services retain its safety, to dependability andemission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 7-4 7-7 7-28 7-39 7-39 7-39 7-40 1 7-40 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-43 7-44 7-44 7-45 7-47 7-1
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...condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your new vehicle warranties. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. I'MPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL...Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your Buick dealerfor details. 7-2 Improper fluid levels or ...
...condition, but also helps the environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your new vehicle warranties. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. I'MPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL...Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your Buick dealerfor details. 7-2 Improper fluid levels or ...
Owner's Manual
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...-how and the proper tools and equipment for you to record the maintenance performed on your own maintenance work . also explains what you It can easily do to help you determine when your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these of this...done and how often. They may be needed to writeit down in "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your next maintenance should be done In addition, it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record"provides a place for the job. Some these jobs. 7 Services" tells you what...
...-how and the proper tools and equipment for you to record the maintenance performed on your own maintenance work . also explains what you It can easily do to help you determine when your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these of this...done and how often. They may be needed to writeit down in "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your next maintenance should be done In addition, it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record"provides a place for the job. Some these jobs. 7 Services" tells you what...
Owner's Manual
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...You will perform the work , to work using genuine GM parts. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have any If you go to use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. The proper fluids and lubricants to your dealer your service needs, for your vehiclein ...making deliveries. may use the recommended fuel. Make sure whoever services your Buick dealer. See "Fuel" the Index. If you schedule...
...You will perform the work , to work using genuine GM parts. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have any If you go to use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. The proper fluids and lubricants to your dealer your service needs, for your vehiclein ...making deliveries. may use the recommended fuel. Make sure whoever services your Buick dealer. See "Fuel" the Index. If you schedule...
Owner's Manual
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...Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. See "Towing a Trailer"in stop-and-go traffic). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): ...Cooling System 60 Service (or every months, whichever occurs first). Maintenance Schedule Trip/City I Short Definition I -3 v Tire Rotation. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Be sure tofollow ...
...Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. See "Towing a Trailer"in stop-and-go traffic). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): ...Cooling System 60 Service (or every months, whichever occurs first). Maintenance Schedule Trip/City I Short Definition I -3 v Tire Rotation. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Be sure tofollow ...
Owner's Manual
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...Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occursfirst).... Cap and Lines Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. not use this maintenance schedule if none of the only conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is usedfor trailer towing, drivenin a dusty area or used off paved roads. Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ - -. ~~ Long TriplHighwayDefinition , Long Trip/...
...Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occursfirst).... Cap and Lines Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. not use this maintenance schedule if none of the only conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule is usedfor trailer towing, drivenin a dusty area or used off paved roads. Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ - -. ~~ Long TriplHighwayDefinition , Long Trip/...