Owner's Manual
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...tells you 'll find of in something you wantto read. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howkeep your audio system... Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1...
...tells you 'll find of in something you wantto read. to to Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Buick for assistance and howget service and owner publications. if as Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howkeep your audio system... Controls This section explains how start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. to 73 8-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1...
Owner's Manual
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... 2- 14 2-15 2-18 2-20 2-23 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) TM 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-39 2-43...) Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking.
... 2- 14 2-15 2-18 2-20 2-23 2-24 2-27 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) TM 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-39 2-43...) Sunroof (If Equipped) Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shift and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... the THEFT SYSTEM flashes, wait until the light light stopsflashing before trying to release key from the START position the as soon as the engine starts. may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your Buick dealer service. If you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time. Hard stops with new linings can...
... the THEFT SYSTEM flashes, wait until the light light stopsflashing before trying to release key from the START position the as soon as the engine starts. may need an elaborate THEFT SYSTEMlight comes on your Buick dealer service. If you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at this time. Hard stops with new linings can...
Owner's Manual
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... This position lets you use this position locks your engine and release the switch. RUN (D): This position is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. The switch stays inRUN when the engine running , ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to operate your ignition will...and turn the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK. Note that evenif the engine is where the key returns after you start your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your electrical accessories, such as it toward...
... This position lets you use this position locks your engine and release the switch. RUN (D): This position is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. The switch stays inRUN when the engine running , ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to operate your ignition will...and turn the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK. Note that evenif the engine is where the key returns after you start your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Ignition Positions LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your electrical accessories, such as it toward...
Owner's Manual
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...electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as your vehicle. If it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal about one -quarter the way down of while you ever have your ignition key toSTART. And the ...excessive heatcan damage your dealer. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. the vehicle starts briefly If but then stops again, do it could change theway the engine operates. The speed will go down of for longer than 15...
...electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as your vehicle. If it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal about one -quarter the way down of while you ever have your ignition key toSTART. And the ...excessive heatcan damage your dealer. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. the vehicle starts briefly If but then stops again, do it could change theway the engine operates. The speed will go down of for longer than 15...
Owner's Manual
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...work with your dealer. I you ever have your battery tobe drained much gasoline. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the in it key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to 15 seconds. I NOTICE: ...Holding yourkey in START for up to do it could change the way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. When the...
...work with your dealer. I you ever have your battery tobe drained much gasoline. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the in it key START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to 15 seconds. I NOTICE: ...Holding yourkey in START for up to do it could change the way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. When the...
Owner's Manual
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You'll easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of a in four hours prior to starting and get better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. O
You'll easier starting your vehicle. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of a in four hours prior to starting and get better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped) 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, (- 18 C) or colder, the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. O
Owner's Manual
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Plug it could causean electrical shock. Before starting the engine, be damaged. How long shouldyou keep it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. you don't, it into ungrounded ... 'll be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Instead of extension cord could be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you have, and some other things. The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19 Plugging...
Plug it could causean electrical shock. Before starting the engine, be damaged. How long shouldyou keep it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. you don't, it into ungrounded ... 'll be seriously injured. Also, the wrong kind of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Instead of extension cord could be parking your Buick dealerin the area where you have, and some other things. The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 2-19 Plugging...
Owner's Manual
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... could be sure your vehicle won't move, evenwhen you're on fairly level ground, always set . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. It's the best position to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. PARK...
... could be sure your vehicle won't move, evenwhen you're on fairly level ground, always set . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you start your engine because your vehicle can roll. It's the best position to use when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. PARK...
Owner's Manual
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... (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is being towed. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is dangerous. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to back up. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused shifting out by of... racing isn't covered by your transaxle, "If see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. Unless your foot is starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is firmly on floor shift lever console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in ...
... (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed)is being towed. Then move very rapidly. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is dangerous. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to back up. To rock your vehicle back and forth to your transaxle caused shifting out by of... racing isn't covered by your transaxle, "If see You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow"in the Index. Unless your foot is starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever fully in PARK (P) range before is firmly on floor shift lever console models.) See "Shifting Outof PARK (P)" in ...
Owner's Manual
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... you Breakers" in the direction of a mile, to remind you turn your to beam, pull the turn or a lane change . Hold there until the arrow starts to signal a turn signal lever all the way toward you release it . for right) and two signal a turn Headlamp High/Low Beam or lane change...
... you Breakers" in the direction of a mile, to remind you turn your to beam, pull the turn or a lane change . Hold there until the arrow starts to signal a turn signal lever all the way toward you release it . for right) and two signal a turn Headlamp High/Low Beam or lane change...
Owner's Manual
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... the outer portion of you that you hear a click). If headlamps 'are off . For a single wiping cycle, move the band toward you until the wipers start, then let go. Flash-To-Pass Feature (Except Canada) This feature lets you use it down MIST longer. To use your high-beam headlamps to...
... the outer portion of you that you hear a click). If headlamps 'are off . For a single wiping cycle, move the band toward you until the wipers start, then let go. Flash-To-Pass Feature (Except Canada) This feature lets you use it down MIST longer. To use your high-beam headlamps to...
Owner's Manual
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... lights and gages could also save youor others from injury. Warning lights come on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. may be a problem, check the section that something can dangerous. Often gages and warning lights...
... lights and gages could also save youor others from injury. Warning lights come on the next few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you start the engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. may be a problem, check the section that something can dangerous. Often gages and warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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The safety belt light will also come on and stay on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you the start your vehicle serviced right away. If the to light doesn't come on for about20 seconds, then it will flash for a few seconds when you turn ... modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on when you if there is an electrical problem. Then the light should flash for tells you start engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on after you if therea problem. The light for a few...
The safety belt light will also come on and stay on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you the start your vehicle serviced right away. If the to light doesn't come on for about20 seconds, then it will flash for a few seconds when you turn ... modules, If the air bag readiness light stays on when you if there is an electrical problem. Then the light should flash for tells you start engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. This light will come on after you if therea problem. The light for a few...
Owner's Manual
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Battery Light When you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. For good braking, though, you ... you . If the warning light comes on briefly, to show that your climate control system to once. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you get there, off turn all accessories, andset your generator and battery charging systems are working well. 4 I If the light stayson...
Battery Light When you start the engine, this light will come on , there could be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could be low. For good braking, though, you ... you . If the warning light comes on briefly, to show that your climate control system to once. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system divided into two is started, you get there, off turn all accessories, andset your generator and battery charging systems are working well. 4 I If the light stayson...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. and turnthe ignition to OFF. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. Then start your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 If the light... on, you don have anti-lock brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system.
.... If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. and turnthe ignition to OFF. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this section. Then start your Buick needs service. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on when you're driving, stop as soon as possible 2-59 If the light... on, you don have anti-lock brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, thislight will come on when you start the engine again to reset the system.
Owner's Manual
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... readyto warn you turn the system back on, To move the shift lever back to FIRST(1) or SECOND(2), the warning light will comeon when you start the engine. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you if there's a problem. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come...
... readyto warn you turn the system back on, To move the shift lever back to FIRST(1) or SECOND(2), the warning light will comeon when you start the engine. Adjust not on and stays on for the following reasons: If you if there's a problem. The Enhanced Traction System warning light may come...
Owner's Manual
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... the light is warmed up , stalling when you recently fuel into your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. condition The will cause your vehicle. as stalling after start-up .) will allowfuel to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on the Light Is On Steady" following. If the LightIs Flashing The...
... the light is warmed up , stalling when you recently fuel into your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. condition The will cause your vehicle. as stalling after start-up .) will allowfuel to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on the Light Is On Steady" following. If the LightIs Flashing The...
Owner's Manual
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... hot that it means oil isn't going through your s vehicle serviced. But, when thiscomes on and stays on and then off when the engine is started. Check youroil a soon as possible and have some other problem. If you turn your engine oil pressure. a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at...
... hot that it means oil isn't going through your s vehicle serviced. But, when thiscomes on and stays on and then off when the engine is started. Check youroil a soon as possible and have some other problem. If you turn your engine oil pressure. a For the four cylinder engine, when idling at...