Buick SKYLARK 1995 - User Manual

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual9
Safety Warnings and Symbols9
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Reclining Front Seatbacks14
Head Restraints16
Why Safety Belts Work19
Driver Position24
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt24
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)31
How the Air Bag System Works32
Right Front Passenger Position35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults39
Center Passenger Position41
Smaller Children and Babies43
Top Strap45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position46
Larger Children54
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts after a Crash58
Section 2 Features and Controls60
Door Locks62
Power Door Locks63
Automatic Door Locks63
Rear Door Security Lock64
Leaving Your Vehicle64
Operation66
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle66
Battery Replacement67
Remote Trunk Release Lockout68
Ignition Key Positions70
Starting Your Engine71
Automatic Transaxle75
Parking Brake78
Shifting into PARK (P)79
Steering Column Shift Lever80
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running81
Torque Lock82
Shifting out of PARK (P)82
Tilt Wheel86
Turn Signavmultifunction Lever86
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator87
Turn Signal on Chime88
Windshield Wipers89
Windshield Washer90
Cruise Control (Option)91
To Set Cruise Control92
Battery Run-Down Protection97
Courtesy Lamps100
Inside Mirror100
Outside Mirrors101
Convex Outside Mirror102
Convenience Net (Option)102
Sunroof (Option)103
Cigarette Lighter104
Speedometer and Odometer108
Trip Odometer108
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators109
Airbag Readiness Light111
Battery Light111
Brake System Warning Light112
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light113
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage115
Low Coolant Warning Light115
Engine Oil Pressure Light117
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems122
Air Outlets122
Air Conditioner (Option)124
Rear Window Defogger (Option)124
Audio Systems125
Setting the Clock125
Playing a Cassette Tape128
Playing a Compact Disc130
Theft-Deterrent Feature132
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player134
Care of Your Compact Discs135
Fixed Mast Antenna135
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road136
Defensive Driving136
Drunken Driving137
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)141
Braking in Emergencies142
Power Steering143
Steering Tips143
Steering in Emergencies144
Off-Road Recovery145
Driving at Night148
Night Vision149
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips152
City Driving153
Freeway Driving154
Highway Hypnosis156
Hill and Mountain Roads156
Winter Driving158
Driving on Snow or Ice159
Recreational Vehicle Towing162
Loading Your Vehicle163
Towing a Trailer165
Weight of the Trailer Tongue167
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires168
Safety Chains168
Following Distance169
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill171
Maintenance When Trailer Towing171
Section 5 Problems on the Road172
Hazard Warning Flashers172
Other Warning Devices173
Jump Starting173
Towing Your Vehicle178
Front Towing180
Rear Towing182
Engine Overheating184
If a Tire Goes Flat191
Compact Spare Tire199
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care202
Doing Your Own Service Work202
Gasolines for Cleaner Air204
Fuels in Foreign Countries205
Filling Your Tank205
Checking Things under the Hood207
Engine Oil209
What Kind of Oil to Use212
Engine Oil Additives213
When to Change Engine Oil214
Engine Coolant Heater214
What to Do with Used Oil214
Air Cleaner215
Automatic Transaxle Fluid216
When to Check and Change216
How to Check216
How to Add Fluid218
Engine Coolant218
Adding Coolant219
Surge Tank Pressure Cap220
What to Add221
How to Check Power Steering Fluid221
Windshield Washer Fluid222
What to Use222
Brake Pedal Travel225
Brake Adjustment225
Replacing Brake System Parts225
Vehicle Storage226
Halogen Bulbs226
Tire Inspection and Rotation230
Buying New Tires232
Uniform Tire Quality Grading232
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance234
Wheel Replacement234
Tire Chains236
Appearance Care236
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick237
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades241
Finish Care242
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)242
Sheet Metal Damage243
Finish Damage243
Underbody Maintenance244
Chemical Paint Spotting244
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)246
Add-On Electrical Equipment246
Service Parts Identification Label246
Fuses and Circuit Breakers247
Power Windows and Other Power Options249
Capacities and Specifications251
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule254
Your Vehicle and the Environment254
How this Section Is Organized255
Using Your Maintenance Schedule256
Selecting the Right Schedule256
Schedule I Definition257
Schedule I Intervals257
Maintenance Schedule I263
Maintenance Schedule I1283
At each Fuel Fill289
At Least Once a Month289
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information298
Customer Satisfaction Procedure298
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD)299
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government301
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government302
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors302
Courtesy Transportation302
Roadside Assistance303
Service Bulletins304
Owner Publications304

Brand	Buick
Model	SKYLARK 1995
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Buick SKYLARK 1995 - User Manual

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