Owner's Manual
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...Driving and the Road Here you how use your seats and safety belts properly.also explains the"SRS" system. to Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such as atire or overheated engine, etc. You can use...and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4- 1 5-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you want to read. Problems on page 8-8. The 1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of in something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort...
...Driving and the Road Here you how use your seats and safety belts properly.also explains the"SRS" system. to Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such as atire or overheated engine, etc. You can use...and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4- 1 5-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you want to read. Problems on page 8-8. The 1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of in something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort...
Owner's Manual
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.... You may not work for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Your dealer andthe Skylark Service Manual have to an air bag if when it , the battery cables are first disconnected. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27 this ever happens, and then air you damage thecovering for the driver...
.... You may not work for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Your dealer andthe Skylark Service Manual have to an air bag if when it , the battery cables are first disconnected. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27 this ever happens, and then air you damage thecovering for the driver...
Owner's Manual
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... your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) If your vehicle that goes through the seat to be just for you . Also look for the seatit is If a torn or frayed,get a new...
... your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) If your vehicle that goes through the seat to be just for you . Also look for the seatit is If a torn or frayed,get a new...
Owner's Manual
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Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work, you in perform. See "Maintenance Record" the Index. Before attempting to Genuine GM parts have one of any service work you 'll want to keep a record with it . You'll ..., see "Servicing Your Bag-Equipped Vehcle" in the Index. We hope you much more about it . It tells you 'll go to use the proper Buick Service Manual. We hope you'll want to your dealer €or all GM.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work, you in perform. See "Maintenance Record" the Index. Before attempting to Genuine GM parts have one of any service work you 'll want to keep a record with it . You'll ..., see "Servicing Your Bag-Equipped Vehcle" in the Index. We hope you much more about it . It tells you 'll go to use the proper Buick Service Manual. We hope you'll want to your dealer €or all GM.
Owner's Manual
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... your dealer before you have to buy a higher octane to affect the airflow aroundit. It'sthe heavy, constant knock that means you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. This may get rid fuel of your vehicle. If you're usingfuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you use If the wrong...
... your dealer before you have to buy a higher octane to affect the airflow aroundit. It'sthe heavy, constant knock that means you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. This may get rid fuel of your vehicle. If you're usingfuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you use If the wrong...
Owner's Manual
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... If oil. the manufacturer's warnings about use and disposal the 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. recycle it by putting it to a place that collects used for maintenance schedule: 0 Most trips are below freezing. When to 16 km). Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under these conditions...
... If oil. the manufacturer's warnings about use and disposal the 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. recycle it by putting it to a place that collects used for maintenance schedule: 0 Most trips are below freezing. When to 16 km). Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under these conditions...
Owner's Manual
Page 242
... transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. In heavy traffic -- To get the right reading, the fluid should be at Buick dealership Service Department. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. Uses such as found in hot weather. I you do not require changing. Get the vehicle warmed up driving about...
... transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. In heavy traffic -- To get the right reading, the fluid should be at Buick dealership Service Department. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. Uses such as found in hot weather. I you do not require changing. Get the vehicle warmed up driving about...
Owner's Manual
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... dipstick. 6-21 We recommend you use . "Recommended See in the acceptable range, push the dipstick backin all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is not covered by fluid other than one pint (0.5 L). I NOTICE: 3. Damage caused...
... dipstick. 6-21 We recommend you use . "Recommended See in the acceptable range, push the dipstick backin all the way. How to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is not covered by fluid other than one pint (0.5 L). I NOTICE: 3. Damage caused...
Owner's Manual
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... you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have your brakes won't work well. That could result in manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to help prevent brake pulsation. ~ m8;Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear brakes. When you are squeal... specifications. The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads worn are See "CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection" in The and new pads are brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in wear indicators that soon your vehicle serviced...
... you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have your brakes won't work well. That could result in manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." NOTICE: Continuing to help prevent brake pulsation. ~ m8;Brake Wear Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear brakes. When you are squeal... specifications. The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads worn are See "CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection" in The and new pads are brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in wear indicators that soon your vehicle serviced...
Owner's Manual
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... notice unusual wear, rotate your tires, always use a cloth or a paper towel to the vehicle. Also check damaged tires for scheduled rotation intervals. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. When you can use the correct rotation pattern shown here. 6-41 In anemergency, you change awheel, remove any rust or dirt...
... notice unusual wear, rotate your tires, always use a cloth or a paper towel to the vehicle. Also check damaged tires for scheduled rotation intervals. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. When you can use the correct rotation pattern shown here. 6-41 In anemergency, you change awheel, remove any rust or dirt...
Owner's Manual
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... repair expense. Clean any overspray or splash from the underbody with touch-upwill repair, at no defectin the paintjob causes this, Buick Minor chips and scratches can d this fallout condition within outlets. Chemical Paint Spotting Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep... take care to restore corrosion protection. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can collect on your dealer's body and paint shop. a Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can create a chemical fallout. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take two...
... repair expense. Clean any overspray or splash from the underbody with touch-upwill repair, at no defectin the paintjob causes this, Buick Minor chips and scratches can d this fallout condition within outlets. Chemical Paint Spotting Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep... take care to restore corrosion protection. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can collect on your dealer's body and paint shop. a Underbody Maintenance Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust control can create a chemical fallout. NOTICE: When applying a tire dressing always take two...
Owner's Manual
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...) Front Tread Coupe ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Sedan ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Rear Tread Coupe ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) Sedan ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L ...ACTypeA-1233C 3100 ...ACTypeA-1233C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L ...AC Type PF-44 3100 ...ACTypePF-47 Spark Plugs 2.4L...
...) Front Tread Coupe ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Sedan ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Rear Tread Coupe ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) Sedan ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L ...ACTypeA-1233C 3100 ...ACTypeA-1233C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L ...AC Type PF-44 3100 ...ACTypePF-47 Spark Plugs 2.4L...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, the dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-5 7-6 Introduction Your Vehicle andthe Environment How This Sectionis Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition 7-6 7-7 7-24 7-30 7-34 7-36 7-38 Long TripMighway Intervals Short Trip/City...
... vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, the dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-5 7-6 Introduction Your Vehicle andthe Environment How This Sectionis Organized Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition 7-6 7-7 7-24 7-30 7-34 7-36 7-38 Long TripMighway Intervals Short Trip/City...
Owner's Manual
Page 289
... and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your Buick or dealer for details. 7-2 The Plan supplements your also vehiclein good working condition, but helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. I I KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER ...LEVEL AND CHANGEAS RECOMMENDED r Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your new vehicle warranties. Protection...
... and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your Buick or dealer for details. 7-2 The Plan supplements your also vehiclein good working condition, but helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. I I KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER ...LEVEL AND CHANGEAS RECOMMENDED r Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your new vehicle warranties. Protection...
Owner's Manual
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...it is vehicle. This will probably want to get service the information. In addition,it determine when your vehicle for you to recordthe maintenance performed on your is a goodidea to keep your do the work a vehicle can on your rhaintenance receipts. If you are technically ... necessary equipment, you should the let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center should be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance work do yourself or have a qualified technician do vehicle, you will help keep your vehicle properly maintained. How This Section is ...
...it is vehicle. This will probably want to get service the information. In addition,it determine when your vehicle for you to recordthe maintenance performed on your is a goodidea to keep your do the work a vehicle can on your rhaintenance receipts. If you are technically ... necessary equipment, you should the let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center should be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance work do yourself or have a qualified technician do vehicle, you will help keep your vehicle properly maintained. How This Section is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 291
...find First you'll need Selecting the Right Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find these . This part tells you the maintenance services you should If you have any schedule to follow: questions on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. You will GM parts. You may...the different ways people use are listed Part D. See "Fuel" in the Index. Because of in the schedules in good condition, see your Buick dealer. go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know exactly how you'll drive You may use the recommended fuel. All ...
...find First you'll need Selecting the Right Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find these . This part tells you the maintenance services you should If you have any schedule to follow: questions on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. You will GM parts. You may...the different ways people use are listed Part D. See "Fuel" in the Index. Because of in the schedules in good condition, see your Buick dealer. go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know exactly how you'll drive You may use the recommended fuel. All ...
Owner's Manual
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...Engine Accessory 000 tow a trailer.See "Towing a Trailer"in stop-and-go traffic). Be sure to break down soonel: These intervals only summarize maintenance services. This is that these conditions cause engine oil to follow this schedule if f Every 150,000 Miles (240 km): Cooling System 000 ...you should follow the complete maintenance schedule on top or of Service (severe conditions only). Every 15,000 Miles (25 k ) Air Cleaner Filter 000 m : Inspection, if driving in...
...Engine Accessory 000 tow a trailer.See "Towing a Trailer"in stop-and-go traffic). Be sure to break down soonel: These intervals only summarize maintenance services. This is that these conditions cause engine oil to follow this schedule if f Every 150,000 Miles (240 km): Cooling System 000 ...you should follow the complete maintenance schedule on top or of Service (severe conditions only). Every 15,000 Miles (25 k ) Air Cleaner Filter 000 m : Inspection, if driving in...
Owner's Manual
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...000 k ) Spark Plug Wire m: Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Tire Rotation. not use this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Do if Schedule is used off paved roads. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under ...highway conditions causes engine oil break to follow complete maintenance schedule the on the following pages. 7-6 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. These intervalsonly summarize maintenance services. Every 150,000 Miles (240 k ) Cooling System 000 m : 60 Service ...
...000 k ) Spark Plug Wire m: Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Tire Rotation. not use this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Do if Schedule is used off paved roads. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under ...highway conditions causes engine oil break to follow complete maintenance schedule the on the following pages. 7-6 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. These intervalsonly summarize maintenance services. Every 150,000 Miles (240 k ) Cooling System 000 m : 60 Service ...
Owner's Manual
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...your brakes during tire is rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" P r C in P r C of this schedule. +A ++ If you Footnotes The U.S. We, however, urge that failure to perform this maintenance item not nullify will the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the...of the vehicle's useful life. The services shown m should be performed at every other tire rotation. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shownin this schedule up to check your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service, at the indicated ...
...your brakes during tire is rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" P r C in P r C of this schedule. +A ++ If you Footnotes The U.S. We, however, urge that failure to perform this maintenance item not nullify will the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the...of the vehicle's useful life. The services shown m should be performed at every other tire rotation. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule The services shownin this schedule up to check your brake calipers may require additional inspection and service, at the indicated ...
Owner's Manual
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... necessary. An Emission Control Service. 7-9 An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occurs first) 6 (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 0 Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 17 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you aredriving in dusty conditions.
... necessary. An Emission Control Service. 7-9 An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every months, whichever occurs first) 6 (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 0 Rotate tires. An Emission Control Service. 17 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you aredriving in dusty conditions.