Owner's Manual
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... "SRS" system. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you wantto read. You can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how under different conditions. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . i to use your Buick. Customer Assistance Information This section...
... "SRS" system. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you wantto read. You can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how under different conditions. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . i to use your Buick. Customer Assistance Information This section...
Owner's Manual
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... your rig could start your trip. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. and Release the parking brake. 1. Release the regular brakes. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that allhitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt...3. If you start to move. Have someone pick up on a hill. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into a gear; Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help youfind them quickly. When You Are Ready to Leave After You really should not park your vehicle, with...
... your rig could start your trip. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. and Release the parking brake. 1. Release the regular brakes. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you're pulling a trailer. Things that allhitch nuts and bolts see are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt...3. If you start to move. Have someone pick up on a hill. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into a gear; Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help youfind them quickly. When You Are Ready to Leave After You really should not park your vehicle, with...
Owner's Manual
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...Buick dealer is used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about use and disposal the of oil products.) Used oil can be unhealthy your skin and could for deliV&@ geRice, police, taxi or other commercial application. This is true, usethe long triphghway maintenance schedule... 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- If you change your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for maintenance schedule: Most trips are through dusty areas. If you have a problem properly disposing your usedoil, of them is particularly important when outside temperatures...
...Buick dealer is used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about use and disposal the of oil products.) Used oil can be unhealthy your skin and could for deliV&@ geRice, police, taxi or other commercial application. This is true, usethe long triphghway maintenance schedule... 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- If you change your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for maintenance schedule: Most trips are through dusty areas. If you have a problem properly disposing your usedoil, of them is particularly important when outside temperatures...
Owner's Manual
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...r cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. air The air cleaner is located on the engine with the air cleaner off . Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? it and be careful working on the driver's of the side engine compartment. 1. i I NOTICE: If the aircleaner isoff, a backfire .... 6-18 Always have theair cleaner in Operating the engine with the cleaner off can cause a damaging engine fire. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. And, dirt caneasily get into your engine, which will damage it stops flame if the engine ...
...r cleaner filter and replace the cover tightly. air The air cleaner is located on the engine with the air cleaner off . Air Cleaner See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'? it and be careful working on the driver's of the side engine compartment. 1. i I NOTICE: If the aircleaner isoff, a backfire .... 6-18 Always have theair cleaner in Operating the engine with the cleaner off can cause a damaging engine fire. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to be burned. And, dirt caneasily get into your engine, which will damage it stops flame if the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... as described under "'Howto Check."' 4. If the f l ~ level is obtained, pushthe dipstick backin all the way. 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. Tf the fluid level low, add only enough 'ofthe propex is fluid...
... as described under "'Howto Check."' 4. If the f l ~ level is obtained, pushthe dipstick backin all the way. 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. Tf the fluid level low, add only enough 'ofthe propex is fluid...
Owner's Manual
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... that has sufficient protection against freezing. 6-26 Failure to use the proper fluid. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to the mark. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you hear an unusual noise. When to Check Power...
... that has sufficient protection against freezing. 6-26 Failure to use the proper fluid. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to the mark. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you hear an unusual noise. When to Check Power...
Owner's Manual
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...done and when you should have any If you 'll drive You may driveit to work using genuine GM parts. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you keep your vehiclein making deliveries. You may drive Or long distances all the different ways people... your Buick dealer. in Because of the in the schedules in this section.So please read this right for you'll know But exactly how you schedule to follow: questions onhow to keep your to do errands or in very hot, dusty weather. This part tells you the maintenance services ...
...done and when you should have any If you 'll drive You may driveit to work using genuine GM parts. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you keep your vehiclein making deliveries. You may drive Or long distances all the different ways people... your Buick dealer. in Because of the in the schedules in this section.So please read this right for you'll know But exactly how you schedule to follow: questions onhow to keep your to do errands or in very hot, dusty weather. This part tells you the maintenance services ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the following pages. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on top a of your vehicle under any if one of these conditions is that these conditionsis true for or ...,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System 60 Service (or every months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Maintenance Schedule Trip/City I Short Definition I -3 v Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Follow the Short ...
...on the following pages. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure tofollow the complete maintenance schedule on top a of your vehicle under any if one of these conditions is that these conditionsis true for or ...,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System 60 Service (or every months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Maintenance Schedule Trip/City I Short Definition I -3 v Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Follow the Short ...
Owner's Manual
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... Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occursfirst). 60 These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ - -. ~~ Long TriplHighwayDefinition , Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Be sure tofollow...
... Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occursfirst). 60 These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Maintenance Schedule ~~ ~ - -. ~~ Long TriplHighwayDefinition , Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Be sure tofollow...
Owner's Manual
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...same intervals. at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 7-7 services shown m at The at 150,000 miles (240 000 k ) m should be performed at every other rotation. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 ...k ) m should be performed after 150,000 miles 000 km). (240 See "Owner's Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. # Lubricate the suspension and...
...same intervals. at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 7-7 services shown m at The at 150,000 miles (240 000 k ) m should be performed at every other rotation. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 ...k ) m should be performed after 150,000 miles 000 km). (240 See "Owner's Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. # Lubricate the suspension and...
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. = I ACTUAL MILEAGE S E R V I O BY: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~ ~~ 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engineoil, and .fiilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. = I ACTUAL MILEAGE S E R V I O BY: Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~ ~~ 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engineoil, and .fiilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Owner's Manual
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... Service. 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace filter if necessary. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in...
... Service. 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) I I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Replace filter if necessary. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in...
Owner's Manual
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In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 O F (32 O C) or higher. - Short Trip'?y 1 Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Mil( (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlSewice. Uses such as found in ...
In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 O F (32 O C) or higher. - Short Trip'?y 1 Maintenance Schedule 48,000 Mil( (80 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlSewice. Uses such as found in ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) ' I DATE I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) CI Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor darnage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0Rotate tires. Replace parts as needed. Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: SERVICED BY: 7-19
See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) ' I DATE I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) CI Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor darnage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0Rotate tires. Replace parts as needed. Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: SERVICED BY: 7-19
Owner's Manual
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... Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) Rotate tires. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst).
... Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) Rotate tires. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst).
Owner's Manual
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,0040 Miles (140 000 km) c Change engineoil and filter (or 'every ] 3 months, whichever oc~curs first), An Emission Control Sowics.
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,0040 Miles (140 000 km) c Change engineoil and filter (or 'every ] 3 months, whichever oc~curs first), An Emission Control Sowics.
Owner's Manual
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...). Replace parts as needed. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for any damage. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 3 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?. ) 0Rotate tires.
...). Replace parts as needed. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for any damage. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 3 DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?. ) 0Rotate tires.
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index proper rotation for pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote++.) DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: 7-25 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0Rotate tires.
An Emission Control Service. 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index proper rotation for pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote++.) DATE SERVICED ACTUAL MILEAGE BY: 7-25 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0Rotate tires.
Owner's Manual
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000.km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 ".F (32°C) or hgher. > ACTUAL MILEAGE SJCRVICED BY: 7-26 An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. 1 Replace spark plugs. 7 An Emission Control Service. 99,000 Miles (165 0100 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000.km) Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 ".F (32°C) or hgher. > ACTUAL MILEAGE SJCRVICED BY: 7-26 An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. 1 Replace spark plugs. 7 An Emission Control Service. 99,000 Miles (165 0100 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Owner's Manual
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... and neck. I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months sincelast service, whichever occursfirst). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as found in the Index for what use. See "Engine Coolant" in taxi, police or delivery service. An...
... and neck. I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months sincelast service, whichever occursfirst). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Uses such as found in the Index for what use. See "Engine Coolant" in taxi, police or delivery service. An...