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The 1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use your vehicle running properly and looking good. to to It also givesyou information ...
The 1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use your vehicle running properly and looking good. to to It also givesyou information ...
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I , @ w W M O T O R S , GM, the GM Emblem,BUICK, the BUCK Emblem and the nameSKYLARK are ,gegistered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPWIT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFI.CATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Please keep -thismanual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever needit when you're on the road.If you: sell the vehicle, please leave this manual it so the new in wner can use it. ... b I
I , @ w W M O T O R S , GM, the GM Emblem,BUICK, the BUCK Emblem and the nameSKYLARK are ,gegistered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPWIT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFI.CATION THROUGH National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE Please keep -thismanual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever needit when you're on the road.If you: sell the vehicle, please leave this manual it so the new in wner can use it. ... b I
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How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of the manual. Then you we tell what to do to look what 's in the manual, andthe page number whereyou'll find it this book.This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this, it will also find that could be hurt. first If you do this" or "Don't let this manual, you what the hazardis. In the caution area, we tell you 'll to ignore the warning. iii you don't, you or other people. You will helpyou learn aboutthe features and controlsfor your vehicle.In this happen...
How to Use this Manual Many people read these cautions. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of the manual. Then you we tell what to do to look what 's in the manual, andthe page number whereyou'll find it this book.This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this, it will also find that could be hurt. first If you do this" or "Don't let this manual, you what the hazardis. In the caution area, we tell you 'll to ignore the warning. iii you don't, you or other people. You will helpyou learn aboutthe features and controlsfor your vehicle.In this happen...
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You'll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. Many and not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: ~ ~ ~~~ These mean there is something that can times, this book you will tell you what to help to do avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that could be covered by your warranty, it could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different in colors or in this damage would...
You'll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. Many and not be costly. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. iv But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: ~ ~ ~~~ These mean there is something that can times, this book you will tell you what to help to do avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that could be covered by your warranty, it could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different in colors or in this damage would...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: SWITCH -'ag , 0 These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you mayfind on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY WINDOW DEFOGGER BRAKE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: SWITCH -'ag , 0 These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you mayfind on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some...
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can also use You not learn about some things you 'llfind information aboutthe seats in your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers ~ 1-...
can also use You not learn about some things you 'llfind information aboutthe seats in your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers ~ 1-...
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how to adjust them, and also about the seats -- The lever near the outer side the seat (A) unlocks the seat allowing to slide forward it (B) and back.The lever on the right allows you to adjust a manual driver's seat the vehicle is not moving . I Manual Front Seats You can lose control of front edgeof the seat. Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is while moving . Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints. 4-Way Manual Seat(fEquipped) I Driver's Side If you have this option, you have two levers under the ...
how to adjust them, and also about the seats -- The lever near the outer side the seat (A) unlocks the seat allowing to slide forward it (B) and back.The lever on the right allows you to adjust a manual driver's seat the vehicle is not moving . I Manual Front Seats You can lose control of front edgeof the seat. Adjust the driver's seat when only the vehicle is while moving . Seats and Seat Controls This section tellsyou about reclining front seatbacks and head restraints. 4-Way Manual Seat(fEquipped) I Driver's Side If you have this option, you have two levers under the ...
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release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to unlock it . Slide the seat to where you want Then it . 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support(If Equipped) Passenger's Side Move the control lever under the front of the driver's seat for cushion to the right or to left to adjust the support the the lower back. 1-3 is Turn the knob onthe right front of the seat to make sure the seat locked in place.
release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to unlock it . Slide the seat to where you want Then it . 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Lumbar Support(If Equipped) Passenger's Side Move the control lever under the front of the driver's seat for cushion to the right or to left to adjust the support the the lower back. 1-3 is Turn the knob onthe right front of the seat to make sure the seat locked in place.
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Power $eat Controls (f I Equipped) Reclining Front Seatbacks The power seat controls are located the sideof the on driver's seat. Front Control (F): Raise thefront of the the seat. Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or backward by Raise or lower the seat holding the control to lower the front of the seatby holding the switchup. by holding the control up . Hold the switch down to lower rear of the seat by holding R: the switch up or down to the front .or back. Hold the switch down . Rear Control ( ) Raise the rear of the seat. Your vehicle will have one these ...
Power $eat Controls (f I Equipped) Reclining Front Seatbacks The power seat controls are located the sideof the on driver's seat. Front Control (F): Raise thefront of the the seat. Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or backward by Raise or lower the seat holding the control to lower the front of the seatby holding the switchup. by holding the control up . Hold the switch down to lower rear of the seat by holding R: the switch up or down to the front .or back. Hold the switch down . Rear Control ( ) Raise the rear of the seat. Your vehicle will have one these ...
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Instead, it will be up over your abdomen. For proper protection whenthe vehicle is when in motion can dangerous. Rear Seats Folding theRear Seat(If Equipped) With the rear folding seatbacks, you . This position in reduces the chance of you can 't do their job when you buckle be in front of a neck injury a crash. Pull this strap to thetop of your pelvic bones. Sitting in a reclined position your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash you could go up , your safety belts can carry long cargoby folding down the seatback. 1-6 The belt forces would be ...
Instead, it will be up over your abdomen. For proper protection whenthe vehicle is when in motion can dangerous. Rear Seats Folding theRear Seat(If Equipped) With the rear folding seatbacks, you . This position in reduces the chance of you can 't do their job when you buckle be in front of a neck injury a crash. Pull this strap to thetop of your pelvic bones. Sitting in a reclined position your vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash you could go up , your safety belts can carry long cargoby folding down the seatback. 1-6 The belt forces would be ...
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When youfold the seatback up . You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from You can be seriously it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. In the same crash, might you not beif you are fastened properly too. 1-7 injured orkilled. you are ina crash and If you're not wearing safety belt, your safety belt,and check that yourpassengers' belts are buckled up , push the top the seat, of the manual tells you how to ensure the seat locks in a sudden stopcrash. And it . Always fasten your injuries a can be muchworse. It also tells you ...
When youfold the seatback up . You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from You can be seriously it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. In the same crash, might you not beif you are fastened properly too. 1-7 injured orkilled. you are ina crash and If you're not wearing safety belt, your safety belt,and check that yourpassengers' belts are buckled up , push the top the seat, of the manual tells you how to ensure the seat locks in a sudden stopcrash. And it . Always fasten your injuries a can be muchworse. It also tells you ...
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in any area your vehicle that is extremely dangerous to buckle up a person wouldn't survive. you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In manythem, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Here's why: You never know it will be so serious that comes onas a reminder to ride incargo area, a inside or outside of a vehicle. In most crashes buckling up can be a bad one. It is not of equipped with seats and safety belts. if A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could ...
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in any area your vehicle that is extremely dangerous to buckle up a person wouldn't survive. you 'll be seriously injured or killed. In manythem, people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Here's why: You never know it will be so serious that comes onas a reminder to ride incargo area, a inside or outside of a vehicle. In most crashes buckling up can be a bad one. It is not of equipped with seats and safety belts. if A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could ...
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Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-9 Suppose it's a seat just on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone onit.
Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-9 Suppose it's a seat just on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone onit.
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Get it could be the windshield ... 1-10 In a real vehicle,it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider doesn't stop.
Get it could be the windshield ... 1-10 In a real vehicle,it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. The rider doesn't stop.
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side 1-12 but especially~in and other collisions. But you c,anunbuckle a safety belt, even if you're upside down. And your chanceof .being conscious during and after an accident, so- , :belt or not.
side 1-12 but especially~in and other collisions. But you c,anunbuckle a safety belt, even if you're upside down. And your chanceof .being conscious during and after an accident, so- , :belt or not.
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First, you . the Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shQuMmbeltAiexe3 hmv tc, wear it 1. it properly. 3. Driver Position This part describes driver's restraint system. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. And there are special things to Adults This partis only for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller I in children and babies.f a child will be riding your vehicle, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull ...
First, you . the Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shQuMmbeltAiexe3 hmv tc, wear it 1. it properly. 3. Driver Position This part describes driver's restraint system. Don't let it get twisted. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until clicks. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. And there are special things to Adults This partis only for people of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller I in children and babies.f a child will be riding your vehicle, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull ...
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The shoulder belt should against your shoulder. this ? centered on your body. The belt shouldbe away from your face and neck, but notfalling off your shoulder. @' What's wrong with this fit A: The shoulder belt too loose.It won't give nearly is if too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection way. You can be seriously hurtyour shoulder belt is as much , which could increase injury.
The shoulder belt should against your shoulder. this ? centered on your body. The belt shouldbe away from your face and neck, but notfalling off your shoulder. @' What's wrong with this fit A: The shoulder belt too loose.It won't give nearly is if too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection way. You can be seriously hurtyour shoulder belt is as much , which could increase injury.
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In a crash, the belt would go up over your belt into buckle the nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. @ What's wrong with this . I A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 Always buckle your abdomen.The belt forceswould be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A CAUTION: You can be there, not thepelvic at bones.
In a crash, the belt would go up over your belt into buckle the nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. @ What's wrong with this . I A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 Always buckle your abdomen.The belt forceswould be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A CAUTION: You can be there, not thepelvic at bones.
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You can beseriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. a crash, your arm. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too far forward, which aren't as You could alsoseverely injure internal organs ;e your liver or snleen. ~ ~ A: The shoulder belt is warn under your In body would ' increase the chanceof head and neck injury. as strong shoulder bones. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
You can beseriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. a crash, your arm. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too far forward, which aren't as You could alsoseverely injure internal organs ;e your liver or snleen. ~ ~ A: The shoulder belt is warn under your In body would ' increase the chanceof head and neck injury. as strong shoulder bones. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.