Buick SKYLARK 1996 - 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
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems14
Manual Front Seats14
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Rear Seats20
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone21
About Safety Belts and the Answers25
Driver Position26
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy40
Right Front Passenger Position40
Rear Seat Passengers40
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions41
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults44
Smaller Children and Babies48
Child Restraints50
Where to Put the Restraint50
Top Strap51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position55
Safety Belt Extender61
Checking Your Restraint Systems61
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash61
Section 2 Features and Controls64
Door Locks66
Power Door Locks67
Automatic Door Locks67
Rear Door Security Lock68
Leaving Your Vehicle68
Operation70
Battery Replacement70
Key in the Ignition73
Parking at Night73
Parking Lots73
Ignition Positions75
Starting Your Engine76
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)79
Parking Brake84
Console Shift Lever86
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running87
Torque Lock87
Shifting out of PARK (P)88
Parking over Things that Burn88
Engine Exhaust89
Running Your Engine While You're Parked89
Tilt Wheel91
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever92
Headlamp High/Low-Beam93
Windshield Washer95
Cruise Control (Option)96
Headlamps on Reminder101
Courtesy Lamps102
Battery Saver104
Outside Mirrors105
Convex Outside Mirror106
Storage Compartments106
Sun Visors108
Instrument Panel110
Speedometer and Odometer112
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators113
Safety Belt Reminder Light113
Airbag Readiness Light114
Battery Light114
Brake System Warning Light115
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light116
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage117
Low Coolant Warning Light118
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)118
Engine Oil Pressure Light121
Passlock Warning Light122
Cruise Light123
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems126
Climate Control System126
Defogging and Defrosting129
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape .Player (Option)133
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (Option)139
Theft-Deterrent Feature148
Understanding Radio Reception150
Tips about Your Audio System150
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player151
Care of Your Compact Discs152
Fixed Mast Antenna152
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road154
Defensive Driving154
Anti-Lock Brakes159
Braking in Emergencies162
Power Steering162
Steering Tips162
Off-Road Recovery164
Loss of Control166
Driving at Night167
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads169
Driving through Deep Standing Water171
City Driving171
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips171
Freeway Driving172
Before Leaving on a Long Trip174
Highway Hypnosis175
Hill and Mountain Roads175
Recreational Vehicle Towing181
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front181
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear182
Loading Your Vehicle183
Towing a Trailer185
Weight of the Trailer186
Weight of the Trailer Tongue187
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires187
Safety Chains188
Trailer Brakes188
Following Distance189
Driving on Grades191
Section 5 Problems on the Road194
Hazard Warning Flashers194
Other Warning Devices195
Jump Starting195
Towing Your Vehicle200
Front Towing202
Engine Overheating206
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine206
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine207
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank210
If a Tire Goes Flat214
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools216
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire217
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools223
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools224
Compact Spare Tire225
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow226
Section 6 S,Ervice and Appearance Care228
Checking Things under the Hood233
Hood Release234
Underhood Lamp234
Engine Oil237
Checking Engine Oil238
What Kind of Oil to Use240
Engine Oil Additives241
When to Change Engine Oil242
What to Do with Used Oil242
Air Cleaner243
How to Check244
How to Add Fluid246
Engine Coolant247
Checking Coolant249
When to Check Power Steering Fluid251
How to Check Power Steering Fluid251
Windshield Washer Fluid251
Adding Washer Fluid252
Brake Fluid253
Brake Wear255
Brake Pedal Travel256
Brake Adjustment256
Replacing Brake System Parts256
Vehicle Storage257
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement261
Tire Inspection and Rotation264
Buying New Tires265
Uniform Tire Quality Grading266
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance267
Wheel Replacement267
Tire Chains269
Appearance Care269
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick270
Care of Safety Belts272
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades273
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick274
Washing Your Vehicle274
Finish Care274
Sheet Metal Damage275
Finish Damage276
Underbody Maintenance276
Chemical Paint Spotting276
Appearance Care'.materials Chart277
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)278
Engine Identification278
Service Parts Identification Label278
Fuses and Circuit Breakers280
Replacement Bulbs284
Capacities and Specifications285
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts287
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule290
How this Section Is Organized291
Using Your Maintenance Schedule292
Selecting the Right Schedule292
Long Trip/Highway Definition294
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule296
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule316
Schedule Maintenance321
At each Fuel Fill324
At Least Twice a Year325
At Least Once a Year325
Maintenance Record331
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information334
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users336
Canadian Roadside Assistance337
Courtesy Transportation338
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government340
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government341
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors341
Service and Owner Publications342
Service Bulletins343
Owner Publications343
Section 9 Index344

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Brand	Buick
Model	SKYLARK 1996
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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