Buick 1997 Skylark

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems12
Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)14
Reclining Front Seatb'acks16
Head Restraints18
Rear Seats19
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work21
Lap-Shoulder Belt25
Right Front Passenger Position34
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)34
How the Air Bag System Works36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults43
Center Passenger Position45
Smaller Children and Babies47
Child Restraints49
Where to Put the Restraint49
Top Strap50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position55
Safety Belt Extender60
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash60
Section 2 Features and Controls62
Door Locks65
Power Door Locks66
Automatic Door Locks66
Rear Door Security Lock67
Leaving Your Vehicle67
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)68
Battery Replacement70
Remote Trunk Release Lockout72
Key in the Ignition73
Parking at Night73
Parking Lots73
Ignition Positions75
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)79
Automatic Transaxle Operation81
Parking Brake84
Steering Column Shift Lever86
Console Shift Lever87
Torque Lock88
Shifting out of PARK (P)88
Parking over Things that Burn89
Engine Exhaust89
Running Your Engine While You're Parked90
Manual Windows91
Power Windows - if Equipped91
Tilt Wheel92
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever92
Turn and Lane-Change Signals93
Headlamp High/Low-Beam93
Windshield Washer95
Exterior Lamps100
Headlamps on Reminder101
Interior Lamps102
Courtesy Lamps102
Front Reading Lamps (if Equipped)103
Trunk Lamp104
Battery Saver104
Insi'de Day/Night Rearview Mirror104
Outside Mirrors105
Convex Outside Mirror106
Storage Compartments106
Glove Box106
Convenience Net (if Equipped)107
Ashtrays and Lighter108
Garment Hook109
Accessory Power Outlet ( I F Equipped)109
Instrument Panel111
Instrument Panel Cluster113
Trip Odometer115
Tachometer (if Equipped)116
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators116
Safety Belt Reminder Light117
Airbag Readiness Light117
Battery Light118
Brake System Warning Light118
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage122
Low Coolant Warning Light122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)123
Oil Pressure Warning Light125
Cruise Light127
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems130
Comfort Controls131
Climate Control System131
Air Conditioning132
Defogging and Defrosting133
Rear Window Defogger (if Equipped)133
Ventilation System134
Audio Systems135
Setting the Clock135
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)137
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)141
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)150
Theft-Deterrent Feature151
Understanding Radio Reception153
Tips about Your Audio System153
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player154
Care of Your Compact Discs155
Fixed Mast Antenna155
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road160
Drunken Driving161
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)166
Enhanced Traction System167
Braking in Emergencies168
Power Steering169
Steering Tips169
Off-Road Recovery171
Loss of Control173
Driving at Night174
Night Vision175
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads176
Driving through Deep Standing Water178
City Driving179
Freeway Driving180
Before Leaving on a Long Trip181
Highway Hypnosis182
Hill and Mountain Roads182
Winter Driving184
Driving on Snow or Ice185
Recreational Vehicle Towing188
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear189
Loading Your Vehicle190
Towing a Trailer192
Weight of the Trailer Tongue194
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires195
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer197
Parking on Hills198
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill198
Maintenance When Trailer Towing198
Section 5 Problems on the Road200
Other Warning Devices202
Towing Your Vehicle207
Rear Towing211
Engine Overheating213
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine213
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant217
If a Tire Goes Flat221
Changing a Flat Tire222
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools223
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools231
Compact Spare Tire233
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow234
Doing Your Own Service Work237
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle238
Filling Your Tank240
Checking Things under the Hood243
Hood Release244
Checking Engine Oil248
What Kind of Oil to Use250
Engine Oil Additives252
When to Change Engine Oil252
What to Do with Used Oil252
Air Cleaner253
Automatic Transaxle Fluid254
When to Check and Change254
How to Check254
What to Use258
Surge Tank Pressure Cap260
Power Steering Fluid261
Windshield Washer Fluid261
Adding Washer Fluid262
Brake Fluid263
Brake Wear265
Brake Pedal Travel266
Brake Adjustment266
Replacing Brake System Parts266
Bulb Replacement267
Halogen Bulbs267
Interior Bulb Replacement272
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement273
Tire Inspection and Rotation275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading278
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance279
Wheel Replacement279
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick282
Care of Safety Belts284
Cleaning Glass Surfaces285
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades285
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick285
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)287
Cleaning Tires287
Finish Damage288
Underbody Maintenance288
Chemical Paint Spotting288
Appearance Care Materials Chart289
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)290
Engine Identification290
Service Parts Identification Label290
Electrical System291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers292
Air Conditioning Refrigerants297
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts297
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule298
Your Vehicle and the Environment299
How this Section Is Organized300
Using Your Maintenance Schedule301
Selecting the Right Schedule301
Short Trip/City Intervals302
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule304
At each Fuel Fill336
At Least Once a Month336
Brake System Inspection341
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection341
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information346
Customer Satisfaction Procedure347
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users349
Canadian Roadside Assistance350
Courtesy Transportation351
GM Participation I N an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program352
Warranty Information353
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government353
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government354
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors354
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada354

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