Owner's Manual
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...you when perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you want to read. i Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual. The 1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use , to 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells ...Driving and the Road Here you'll find of in something you have a problem while driving, such as atire or overheated engine, etc. Problems on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on ...
...you when perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you want to read. i Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual. The 1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use , to 8- 1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells ...Driving and the Road Here you'll find of in something you have a problem while driving, such as atire or overheated engine, etc. Problems on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on ...
Owner's Manual
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... your lamps: SWITCH -'ag , 0 These symbols are important for you may see: COOLANT TEMP UNLOCK Ed TURN SIGNALS 6 (@) FUSE LIGHTER I m )tr HORN ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , (@) FUEL b B V $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... your lamps: SWITCH -'ag , 0 These symbols are important for you may see: COOLANT TEMP UNLOCK Ed TURN SIGNALS 6 (@) FUSE LIGHTER I m )tr HORN ,1, 11 FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , (@) FUEL b B V $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn... Engine Exhaust 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-32 2-40 2-41 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-47 2-47 2-47 2-50 2-53 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn... Engine Exhaust 2-30 2-3 1 2-3 1 2-32 2-32 2-40 2-41 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-47 2-47 2-47 2-50 2-53 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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It can 't see or smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. Make sure the lockout featureis not activated. the See "Engine Exhaust" in theIndex. 0 If you must drive with the trunk openor if lid electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the between the body ...
It can 't see or smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. Make sure the lockout featureis not activated. the See "Engine Exhaust" in theIndex. 0 If you must drive with the trunk openor if lid electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass through the between the body ...
Owner's Manual
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... box. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800). 2-13 However, your Passlock system is equipped with a valid key. Passlock is disabled. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to check the (see "Fuses fuse and Circuit Breakers" the...your vehicle, it But what if you parkin a lot where someone will be able to close and lock Be the storage area. I Canada call Buick Prernium Roadside the (n Assistance Center at this time. system The is arrned once the key is running, a problem has been detected and the system...
... box. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800). 2-13 However, your Passlock system is equipped with a valid key. Passlock is disabled. If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying to check the (see "Fuses fuse and Circuit Breakers" the...your vehicle, it But what if you parkin a lot where someone will be able to close and lock Be the storage area. I Canada call Buick Prernium Roadside the (n Assistance Center at this time. system The is arrned once the key is running, a problem has been detected and the system...
Owner's Manual
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... more information. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. To use things the like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicledoesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it was before you inserted the key. 2-14 Ignition Positions...
... more information. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. To use things the like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicledoesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it was before you inserted the key. 2-14 Ignition Positions...
Owner's Manual
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... thekey or the ignition switch. key Using a tool to theft-deterrent feature. With a steering column shift lever, this works, then your engine. The ignition switch will be sure are using the correctkey; position locks your electrical accessories, such the radio. It's a ACCESSORY and RUNare... positions that even the engine is off. But turn the steering wheel. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like LOCK. RUN (D): This position is where the...
... thekey or the ignition switch. key Using a tool to theft-deterrent feature. With a steering column shift lever, this works, then your engine. The ignition switch will be sure are using the correctkey; position locks your electrical accessories, such the radio. It's a ACCESSORY and RUNare... positions that even the engine is off. But turn the steering wheel. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like LOCK. RUN (D): This position is where the...
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... go As of the key. soon as your battery to PARK (P) if your ignition key toSTART. The idle speed will cause your engine warms up. If the engine doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down while you could damage the transaxle. Starting Your 2.4 Liter.... If you do, you the key to Your engine won't start right away, if the and weather is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the of turn your Buick is stopped. 1 NOTICE: ~~ Holding yourkey in any other positionthat's a -safety feature.To restart ...
... go As of the key. soon as your battery to PARK (P) if your ignition key toSTART. The idle speed will cause your engine warms up. If the engine doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will down while you could damage the transaxle. Starting Your 2.4 Liter.... If you do, you the key to Your engine won't start right away, if the and weather is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the of turn your Buick is stopped. 1 NOTICE: ~~ Holding yourkey in any other positionthat's a -safety feature.To restart ...
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... accessories, you hold the key it could change the way the engine operates. Theidle speed will cause yourbattery to doit without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your engine gets warm. And the excessive heat can damage your let ignition ... the floor and holding there as your dealer. When the engine starts, release key and the the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed towork with much gasoline. I you don't, f your vehicle. too Try pushing your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops), it...
... accessories, you hold the key it could change the way the engine operates. Theidle speed will cause yourbattery to doit without damaging your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your engine gets warm. And the excessive heat can damage your let ignition ... the floor and holding there as your dealer. When the engine starts, release key and the the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed towork with much gasoline. I you don't, f your vehicle. too Try pushing your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops), it...
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Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit tells without damaging your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could changethe way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in theIndex. 2 4 Engine .L If you don't, f your vehicle. I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to work with your dealer.
Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) NOTICE: Your engine is designed to doit tells without damaging your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could changethe way the engine operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in theIndex. 2 4 Engine .L If you don't, f your vehicle. I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to work with your dealer.
Owner's Manual
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...the coolant heater should be plugged a minimum of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.You could causean electrical shock. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug it into an ungrounded outlet could beseriouslginjured. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19 Also, the wrong kind ...of in four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. I 3100 Engine In very cold weather, (- 18 " C )or colder,the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.
...the coolant heater should be plugged a minimum of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.You could causean electrical shock. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Plug it into an ungrounded outlet could beseriouslginjured. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19 Also, the wrong kind ...of in four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. I 3100 Engine In very cold weather, (- 18 " C )or colder,the engine 0°F coolant heater can help. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... dealer can 't move easily. 4. Instead trying to use when you 'll be damaged. for that you contact your dealerin the area where you start your engine because your shift lever. The ans~wer depends the outside temperature,the of kind of oil you don't, it f from moving... engine parts.I you have, and some other things. Automatic Transaxle Operation u n o P R N D 3 2 1 There are seven different positions your vehicle can give you the best advice for PARK (P): ...
... dealer can 't move easily. 4. Instead trying to use when you 'll be damaged. for that you contact your dealerin the area where you start your engine because your shift lever. The ans~wer depends the outside temperature,the of kind of oil you don't, it f from moving... engine parts.I you have, and some other things. Automatic Transaxle Operation u n o P R N D 3 2 1 There are seven different positions your vehicle can give you the best advice for PARK (P): ...
Owner's Manual
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..."Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow"in theIndex. If you have left the engine running unless you canshift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in the Index. as you cannot shift out is... starting the engine. you wish. (Press shift lever button. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle apply your Shift Interlock (...(R): Use this section. If you maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. It is dangerous to . Don't leave your vehicle back and forth to ...
..."Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow"in theIndex. If you have left the engine running unless you canshift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in the Index. as you cannot shift out is... starting the engine. you wish. (Press shift lever button. Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle apply your Shift Interlock (...(R): Use this section. If you maintain brake application. To rock your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can roll. It is dangerous to . Don't leave your vehicle back and forth to ...
Owner's Manual
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..., so there is for passing, and you 're To already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis racing. ~ ~- ... __ ~~ NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racihg isn't covered by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. restart when you 're: () a: (a). I Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): When driving on...
..., so there is for passing, and you 're To already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis racing. ~ ~- ... __ ~~ NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racihg isn't covered by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. restart when you 're: () a: (a). I Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): When driving on...
Owner's Manual
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... than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can use your brakesoff and on. the shift in position on vehicle speed. NOTICE: Don't drive i SECOND (2) for engine braking. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy, than If it on...
... than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can use your brakesoff and on. the shift in position on vehicle speed. NOTICE: Don't drive i SECOND (2) for engine braking. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, SECOND (2). FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy, than If it on...
Owner's Manual
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If you have left the engine running, vehicle can roll. Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) like this: It can be dangerous to out of your vehicle if get the shift lever ...
If you have left the engine running, vehicle can roll. Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) like this: It can be dangerous to out of your vehicle if get the shift lever ...
Owner's Manual
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... When you are ready to drive, move the shift out of PARK (P) before you leave it. And, if you lever leave the vehicle with the engine your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your running , it difficult to pull the shift lock." To lever outof PARK (P). overheat and even catch fire. ...After you've movedthe shift lever into Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock 2-27 of engine running . Then, if you can move see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in suddenly if the shift lever is called "torque the It ...
... When you are ready to drive, move the shift out of PARK (P) before you leave it. And, if you lever leave the vehicle with the engine your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your running , it difficult to pull the shift lock." To lever outof PARK (P). overheat and even catch fire. ...After you've movedthe shift lever into Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock 2-27 of engine running . Then, if you can move see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in suddenly if the shift lever is called "torque the It ...
Owner's Manual
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... any CO; carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION* I you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Things that can burn...
... any CO; carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION* I you can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Things that can burn...
Owner's Manual
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... -in place can roll. be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-30 If you But ever have to park with the engine running. Exhaust with the is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can be sure your vehicle even if the fanswitch is CO can happen a garage. NEVER...if you 're onfairly level ground, always set . if you are some things to get of your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your To vehicle won 't move , evenwhen you 're pulling a trailer,...
... -in place can roll. be a blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-30 If you But ever have to park with the engine running. Exhaust with the is parking brake firmly Your vehicle can be sure your vehicle even if the fanswitch is CO can happen a garage. NEVER...if you 're onfairly level ground, always set . if you are some things to get of your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your To vehicle won 't move , evenwhen you 're pulling a trailer,...
Owner's Manual
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... h parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamp and instrument panel lighting.The headlamps will make your high-beam headlamm come on at a reduced brightness when: The engine is running, The headlamp switchis located on the side of the left on an automatic transaxle. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) can be...
... h parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamp and instrument panel lighting.The headlamps will make your high-beam headlamm come on at a reduced brightness when: The engine is running, The headlamp switchis located on the side of the left on an automatic transaxle. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) can be...