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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that couId damage your vehicl

Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. You can also turn these lamps

Outside Mirrors To adjust the left outside mirror, rotate the knob located on the driver's door. The right outside mirror must be adjusted m

Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. Conveni

., . ., Sunroof (Option) ' NOTICE: Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of position

-1 To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on the snuffer as you pull the ashtray down and out.: NOTICE: Don’t put papers or other flamm

Front Console Storage (Option) The console between the front seats has rear seat cupholders that when pulled up and rotated backward can be use

The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You&a

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Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles A trip odometer can tell you how many miles you

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will he

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Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG . The system checks the air bag’s

Voltage Indicator (Option) This gage shows the voltage in the electrical system. The normal range is 11 to 15 volts. If the reading stays outside

~ ~~~~ ~”~ ~~ ~- the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” and “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.) I T

If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn the ignition off. Or, if the light co

~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~~~ Engine Coolant Temperature Gage I 1 This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the i gage pointer moves into the red

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission contr

'Engine Oil Pressure Light 9% OIL This light tells you if there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. 1. 2.. 2-58

Check Oil Light CHECK OIL The CHECK OIL light should come on briefly while you are starting your engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have

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Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the engine is on. When the indicator nears E, you still have a

Tachometer (Option) The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in hundreds of revolutions per minute (WM). N

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offe

FAN: The left knob selects the force of air you want. TEMPERATURE: The center knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system.

Air Conditioner (Option) The air conditioner cools the air coming into your vehicle. The air conditioner works best when the windows are closed. On

.~ - ~ - ~ ~ ~ -~~~ ~ . ~~ .- ... Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleas

Finding a Station AM/F": Push it to get AM or FM. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. SEEK: Pressing the SEEK button will cause t

ANVFM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player (Option) I VOL-Q BAL TUNE -0 FADE =AM FM TREBLE B BASS %I I I 1 :Playing the Radio ',VOL: The upper

Three additional stations may be preset on each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press t

AMI/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player (Option) 80 250 1K 3.5KiOK Playing the Radio PWR: Press the PWR button to turn the radio on or o

Four-Way ManuaI Seat - Driver's Seat Only (Option) Power Seat (Option) If you have this option, you have two levers under the front edge of t

rresets: The pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to 10 stations (five AM and five FM). 1. 2. 3. Tune

If the disc comes back out, check whether: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet. There’s too much moisture in the air. (I

Theft Deterrent Feature Delco-LOC II@ is a theft deterrent feature for the compact disc player. When you activate the theft deterrent feature, you

To Unlock The System After a Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear

FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 h). Tall buildines or hills can inter

Your tape player should be cleaned after every 50 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions.

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,

~ . ~~~~~~ ~ ~. ~~ _____l..,-..~- The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of

Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. Releas

you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. =If your engine ever stops while yo

You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to s

I Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it w

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck

c Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If th

0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area

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Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or dru

~ ~ ~~ Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driv

I But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-4

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i Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes.

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the

City Driving I~ .~ ~ -. -~ -~_ -- ~- One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch

Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the o

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good e

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis?” Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis

I i ~ ! i I i ! 1 I I If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trip

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: 0 Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. 0 You

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. Tha

Recreational Vehicle Towing There may be times when you want to tow your Buick behind another vehicle for use at your destination. Be sure to use t

~ Towing Your Buick from the Rear I- 1 I NOTICE: Do not tow your Buick from the rear, or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AN

as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer

Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2.3 Liter, L4 engine. Your car can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3.1 Liter V6

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total capacity weight of

If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distribu

During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Fo

Easy-Entry Seat 'Option (2-Door Models) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat. When you tilt

Par: ng on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start

Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warnin

To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work. Other Warning Device

To Jump Start Your Buick 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. NOTICE: If the other system

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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the veh

9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A) or a wheel

Front Towing Attach T-hook chains into slots in the bottoli.1 of the floor pan, just behind the front wheels, on both sides. Attach a separate safet

Rear Towing TOW LIMITS -- 35 MPH (55 KM/H), 50 MILES (80 Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rail, j

~ NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance damage will occur. Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehic

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about a hot engine on your instrument panel. If' Steam Is Com

If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for t

If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anythmg else until it cools down. The coalant level should be at or above FULL GO

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NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. So use the recommended coolant.

1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hos

Your car has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Warning Light” in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out f

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure can is tight. If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re drivin

I -. - -~ - -~ __~~~ . -~ .. _- The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the compact spare tire housin

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NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan. Pans could crack and begin to leak. I 7. Raise the vehicle by rotating the whe

11. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross se

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Compact Spare Tire 1 Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation p

The 1995 Buick Skylark Owner’s Manual How to Use this Manual ... iii This section

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-9

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice 01: Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method kno

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Buick. This section begins with service and

What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel th

Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may

The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle. Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the fuel door. It is located on the floor

I Checking Things Under the Hood Underhood Lamp Your parking lamps or headlamps must be on for the underhood lamp to function when you open t

Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release, by moving the lever to the right. Lift the hood. Before closing the hoo

I Engine Oil CHECK OIL If the CHECK OIL li,ght on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel . . . I 1-10

The engine oil dipstick on the 3.1L V-6 engine is located directly behind the engine fan. The engine oil fill cap on the 2.3L Quad 4 engine is locate

The engine oil fill cap on the 3.1L V-6 engine is located on the front of the engine near the engine oil dipstick. Turn off the engine and give the o

When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what

- RECOMhtIIDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL r---'--W AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY LmW. 311 FOR THE

When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly i

Air Cleaner The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Ref

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the I

NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your stron

If this light comes on, it means you’re low on LOW COOLANT To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the surge tank, but only

Power Steering Fluid What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you

S~ome driving conditions or ciimates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is

Vehicle Storage If you’re not .going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from.the battery. This will h

Headiamp Bulb Replacement 1. 2. Raise the hood and locate the headlamp bulb retainers. To remove the access cover retainers, turn them 1/4 turn a

Tires We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high tpdity tires ,made 'by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warrant

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 Wa). How to Check Use a good

Don’t include the compact spare tke in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the fiont and rear inflation pressures as s

The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the

I I Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a s

While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may vary with respect to these grades, all such tires meet G

Tire Chains ~ ~ NOTICE: If your Buick has P195/65R15 or P205/55R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains; they can damage your vehicle. Lf you hav

Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline 0 Benzene Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride Acetone Paint Thinner Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish

Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask Mix Multi-

~ Special Cleaning Problems Greasy or Oily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewin

Driver Position This part describes the drtver’s restraint system. Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the dri

Glass Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM a

Tires NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These brush

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated

I Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department. PART I NUMBER I SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 12345343 16

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) r + SAMPLE4UXSM072675 ~ I ~~ ~ ~ ENGINE / It95 \ ASSEMBLY I CODE MOT--. YEAR PLANT This is the legal identif

Fuses. and Circuit Breakers Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace

I I HDLP CIRCUIT BREAKER PWR WDO CIRCUIT BREAKER PWR ACC CIRCUIT BREAKER Fuse I Circuitry I PRNDL F/P INJ STOP HAZ CTSY AIR BAG INST LPS Electronic P

Headlamps Power Windows and Other Power Options The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in Circuit breakers in the fuse panel pr

And you don’t have to unbuckle when you get out. Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to see how, se

Skylark Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Coupe Length ... 189.1 Width ... 67.5 Height ...

Capacities and Specifications Engine Code D (LD2) 2.3L L-4 MFI (QUAD 4) DOHC Belt Tensions - Front serpentine belt: automatically controlle

Capacities and Specifications Engine Code M (L82) 3.1L V-6 MFI 3100 Belt Tensions - Automatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler pulley.

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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL.AND CHANGE AS, RECOMMENDED This section covers the maintenance required

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to hav

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working c

Maintenance Schedule I I Schedule I Definition I I I i Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is 1 true for your vehicle: Most trip

Maintenance Schedule I Schedule II Definition I Follow Schedule II only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true. Every 7,500 Miles (

I Maintenance Schedule I I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,

I Maintenance Schedule I I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Se

I Maintenance Schedule I I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

Maintenance Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Servi

Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Servi

I Maintenance Schedule I I 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fir

I Maintenance Schedule I I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

I Maintenanc'e Schedule I I .:,'

I Maintenance Schedule I I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) i7 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more

1 Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.

I Maintenance Schedule I I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

., i .. I Maintenance Schedule I I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occuxs .first). An Emissio

I Maintenance Schedule I I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control

b Maintenance Schedule I B /I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cont

I Maintenance Schedule 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice

I Maintenance Schedule I I 87,000 Miles (145 000 kmj 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code D engine). An Emission Control Service. 0 R

I Maintenance Schedule I I 94,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Cont

I Maintenance Schedule I I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) 0 Replace spark plugs (2.3L Code D engine only). An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automat

I Maintenance Schedule I1 I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 krn) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 00

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17

I Maintenance Schedule I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

c I Maintenance Schedule I1 ,’ 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission C

I Maintenance Schedule I1 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control S

I Maintenance Schedule I1 ~ 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of

.’. 1 Maintenance Schedule 11, ,, 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission

I Maintenance Schedule I1 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contro

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. and transaxle shif

I haintenance Schedule I1 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D engine). An Emission Control Service. 0 Ins

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services W-indshieid- Washer Fluid Level Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the windshield

@ What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the m. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18

Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It shou

Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot

.Part C: Periodic Maintenance IInspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, e

Engine Coalant - GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent. Automatic

USAGE Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring Anchor b. Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Trunk Hinges ~-~ ~ ~ FLU

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-44

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to o

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 0 0 0 Your name,

% GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual

@ What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-19

GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Program* *This program may not be available in all states, depending on s

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attemp

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, yo

Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 36 montW36,OOO mile

Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnosis and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag. Your Buick has an air bag for t

. Section 9 Inde.. Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... 6- 17 Brake Fluid ... 6-22 Electrical Equipme

. Automatic Transaxle Fluid ... : ... 6- 15 Adding ... 6-1 7 Checking ...

Control. Loss of ... 4- 12 Convenience Net ... 2-43 Convex Outside Mirror ...

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.. ... ~~ .. . I Instrument Panel Cluster Optional ... 2-48 Standard ... 2-47 Ins

Maintenance Record ... 7-43 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ... 7-36 Periodic Maintenance

Paint Spotting. Chemical ... 6-43 Park (P). Shrfting Into ... 2-20 Park (P). Shifting Out of ...

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SafetyChains ... 4-33 Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors ... 8-5 Reporting to the Canadian G

How the Air Bag System Works Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21

Tachometer (Optional Cluster) ... 2-62 Tamper Resistant Odometer ... 2-49 TapePlayerCare ...

urideTbody.Majntenmce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 Underhaad Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . .

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supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate 'to severe frontal or newfrontal collisions. What will you see after an,& bag inflates

0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the

Safety Beit Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriou

Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough forward that your feet touch the part o

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. I 1. Pick up the latch plate and

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be w

To unlalch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt c

seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the edge of the seatback. Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder bel

To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from

Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap sa

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every st

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Top Strap If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor y

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap i

5. ,To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. Securing ‘a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Se

.. Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “confoms to all applicable Canada motor v

Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Marr (left), and Thomas D. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, dro

goes with it. See the earlier part about the top strar, if the child restraint has one. Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware a

9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down on the child restraint. If the belt won't stay tight, switch it end for end. 10. P

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to

What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face

Wherever the cluld sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt fo

Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing

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(@ Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on start

Keys are included for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new Skylark is delivered, the dealer removes the tags from the

Door Locks From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lock co lock control will show orange whe

Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Press me power aoor lock Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of switch to lock or unlo

Rear Door Security Lock Your Buick may be equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car

Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) If your Buick has'this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 30 fe

Operation The driver’s door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, all doors will unlock. All of the d

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. For battery replacement use two Dur

Remote Trunk Release Lockout The lockout switch, located on the inside of the tnnk lid, allows you to disable the remote trunk release inside the p

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In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. This post-war period brought great styling and engin

New Vehicle “Break-In” NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow

LOCK (B): Before you put the key in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and

To start your L4 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to STmT. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idl

To start your 66engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START, When the engine starts, let go of the key. The

Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully a

~~ ~~ AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this position is for normal driving. If you need more

FIRST (1) (3-Speed Transaxle Only): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep h

To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal downy Pull the brake release lever. Driving with the parking brake on can c

1962 Buick Special Built inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’s former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General

Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like set the parking

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like set the parking brake. this: Hold

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much forc

Power Windows (Option) 4 ~ If your car has'this option, the controls are near each , window. Your driver's window has an auto-down

Tilt Wheel Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it t

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator U The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These posit

Turn Signal On Chime A chime will sound if your having gone three-quarters turn your signal off. Headlamp High-Low turn signal is left on after of

1 Windshield Wipers Low Speed Delay Wipers (Option) You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very use

How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This

Windshield Washer The top of the wiper lever has the word WASH on it. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever toward you. If you have

Cruise Control (Option) 2-32

To Set Cruise Control 2. Get up to the speed you ~mt.

To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. ! :.,. , ,~< :<;

Battery Rundown Protection Your Buick is equipped with a Battery Rundown Protection feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When

Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the

Front Seat Reading Lamps (Option) Kear Seat Reading Lamps (Option) The front seat reading lamps are turned on by pressing the switch nex