Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual

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When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts Off. To Set Cruise Control ”. (‘i 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.” 2. Get up

3. Push in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 99

To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off

1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the ac

1. ‘Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. -2. To slow down in very s

To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased. Lights Turn t

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

Mirrors Insicle Mirror I I ,i ;, ,. When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behin

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

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

Sunroof (Option) If you have this option, the switch is on the roof between the sun visors. It will work when the ignjtion, is ON. Press th

Cigarette Lighter .: ’ It’s near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter,.push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will

Storage Armrest .(Option) The Instrument Panel: Your Information SysMm v“: 1 The armrest between thef€ixmt ‘seats opens into a stotage area. To

Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer 112

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

BRAKE

ihe vehicle towed fbr’servioe. (See ‘“‘%wing Your Car” in the Index.)

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you’ve started

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owrier 's manual from.beginning ,to end when they first rective their new vehicle. Thi

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

There are three ways this light can come on briefly, which is normal and doesn’t show a problem. They are: 1. As a bulb check, the light c

“Check Oil” Light NOTICE: Damage to your engine frdheglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. ‘CHECK OIL The “

“Battery” Light When you turn the key to RUN, this light will come on briefly, to show that your .alternator and battery charging systems a

Tachometer (Option) NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area, or engine damage may occur. The tachometer tel

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.. - ... Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audi.0 Systems I In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio sy

selecting any air choice and Air Outlets ~ any fan speed. Adjust the direction of air flow by moving the louvered vents. Fan The fan control is

B/L (Bi-level) This setting allows the outside air to flow through your Buick in two ways. Cooler air is directed to the upper portion of y

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

AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with

Balance To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: 9 It turns the radio on. @ It controls the volume. It tells

Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM)

To Play This Radio The Upper Knob The upper knob does these things: It turns the radio on. It controls the volume. It tells you the time.

0 Tune in the station you want. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.) 0 Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbutto

Reverse To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse ;rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly. Program To go from

* Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Recall It tells you the time. When the igniti

To Play A Compact Disc Before you begin, please note: DO NOT use mini-discs that are called singles. They won’t eject. Use full-size compact

Previous Press PREV to hear the previous track. If you hold the PREV button or press it more than once, the disc will return to previo

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION INJUR

7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or le€t to make the next 8. Press the BAND AM-FM Knob and “000” will two numbers agree with your code.

factory back-up code) and the unit is in the UNSECURED mode. If the display shows “SEC”, the disabling sequence was unsuccessful and

L Fixed .Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna ean withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slight

NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio&ap

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

I’ Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for thei

during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce consume the alcohol.

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) wi

I I’ There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s s

(@] Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find inform n about the seats in your BI k and how to use your safety belts properly.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. ANTI- LOCK This light on the in

You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing d6wn. If one of the wheels is about to

Steering Powe,r Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is not functioning, you can steer but it will

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

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 drivin

0 0 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

Driving at Night - 2 Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as Night driving is more dangerous than day driv

Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because 157

,, Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and alga about *reclining'front seatbacks, .and hea

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

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

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the othe

Freeway Driving too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. Mile for mile, freewa

any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed

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

Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work

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

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

remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake whi

F0u.r Way Manual Seat - Drivers Seat Only P'ower Seat '(Option) (Option) .. The power seat control is located on the side of the

yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. . Run your engine only as

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only whe

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,~dnd tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added

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

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the ho

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can

P attached,-on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the tra

Part 5 Problems on the Road 4 Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road . Part 5 includes: Hazard Warnin

Hazard Warning Flashers I L Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front

Move the switch to the '. right to make your front and rear turn signal .. lights ,. flash d6'and off. I I :. To turn off the flasher

Reclining Front Seatback(s) ~~ ~~~ ~~ II Rear Control (R): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down to low

Jump Starting If your battery has fun down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Buick. But please foll

You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in “P,’ (Park) or a

Before you connect the cables, here are some things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) andmegative (-) will go to negativ

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

Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end af the negative cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes

Front Towing Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety cha

Rear Towing NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascia/fog lamp damage will occur. ,Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a

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

But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle.is moving. 11

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes: If the warning doesn’t

.The coolant level should be at or above “FULL COLD.” If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water

n 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mix, up to "FULL COLD' or just above the small cylinder at the base of the o

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

If a Tire Goes Flat C-hanging i. a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 195

~ .. .. 1 hands. - Aluminum Wheel Nut Covers Wheel Covers Remove either of these wheel covers by using the flat end of the wheel wrench. P

- 18" (46cm) - 18 (46cm) Position the jack under the vehicle near the flat tire. There is a notch in the frame about 18" (46 cm) from

.(< . - I Slide the head restraint up or downlso that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces

NOTICE: Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan. Pans could crack and begin to leak. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel b

Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut b

L I Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscros

replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it a

If You’re Stuck: In ‘Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is . to spin your wheels. The me

Part 6 Service and Appearance Care I I Here you will fiid infomation about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fue

Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your servi

Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol,. Properly-blended fuel that is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle. Methanol is methyl

these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air; especially in those pafts of the country

Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the right side of your vehicle. ., Pull up on the release lever to unlatch the fpel door

. . _- +;: ,F,., 1;) ". "2 , While refueling, hang the cap inside,the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn itslowly to the left ,(cou

Checking Things Under the Hood Underhood Light Your parking lights or headlights must be on for the underhood light to function when you

Engine Oil Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly. CHECK

The engine oil dipstick is located directly behind the engine fan. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the

been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (MI), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine. You should look for this on the

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS , FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE

NOTICE: If you use oils that do not have either the “starburst” symbol or an API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not co

What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even

When you fold the seatback up, push the top of the seat, making sure the seat is completely closed to ensure the seat locks in a sudden st

If th,e.alr cleaner is off, a baddire can cause a. damagtng. engine fire. And,, dirt can eadly get intosy-our engine, which will damage it. Alwa

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: 0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F

2. 0 0 Using a long-neck funnel, add.enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t take much fluid, gen

Power Steering Fluid f How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and comple

Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the

Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the b

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean so

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Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it's time for a new batte

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

Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. . Replace the bulb. Rever

We qon't .make. tires.' Your new vehicle comes with lxgh qualiG bed made'by 'q leading tire manufacturer. These tires are

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When It’s Time for New Tires One way tp tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels o

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Used Replacement Wheels I NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibrat

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

.. i. NOTICE: Don’t use any of these unless this, manual says vou Can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:. , 0 Alcohol Ladndry Soap

I NOTICE: I Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch thb fabric. I 0 Wipe with a clean cloth. Using Solvent-Qpe Clea

0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown st

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

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and

6 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials , You can get these from your Buick dealer. PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE I 12345343 I 16 02

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) * Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the deck lid. It's very hel

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child

I I Add-on Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don't add anything electrical to your Buick unless you check with your dealer first. Some e

~~ ~ Fuse Usage Amp Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 5 20 20 15 3 5 10 15 15 25 10 20 2

Windshield Wipers me windshield wiper motor is prot :ected bv an intern .a1 circuit breaker anda fuse. If the motor ovkheats due to heavy sn

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

Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Exterior Headlight ... 9004 Park/Turn ... 2057NA Front S

Engine Code 3 (L40) 2.3L L-4 MFI (QUAD 4) OHC

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

@) Part 7 Maint.enance Schedule ~~ This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick. . Your vehicle needs these services to retain

KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS I RECOMMENDED L .Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The :Plan supplements your new vehic

Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also h

Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 24

Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have

Selecting the Right Schedule First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide whic

I Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: W

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) WHEN TO PERFORM Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whiche

Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions .specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 6. Transaxle Service 7. Spark Plug Replace

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance SerRices Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. The proper fluids a

Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the surge tank

At Least Once a Month CHECK OR SERVICE Tire Inflation Cassette Deck WHAT TO DO Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pre

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CHECK OR SERVICE Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock -- BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) WHAT TO DO 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room ar

CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic - Transaxle “P’ (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicl

iNSPECTION OR SERVICE Restraint Systems Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel- Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Exhaust System Inspection WHA

Engine Coolant 50J50 mixture of water (prefkrably distilled) and good. quality ethylene glycol base, antifreeke [GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent

USAGE Automatic Transaxie Key Lock Cylinders Automatic , Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly

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

ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ~_I 1 II ,274

mty and Owner Assistance t for addresses of Canadian and GM L Sales in Canada by calling 1-905-644-41 12. When contacting Buick, please rem

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or

or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You s

Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means “keeping you on the road.” Included with your

Roadside, Assistance Canada Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Roadside Vehicles purchased in. Canada have an

Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below is applicable

Toll-Free Telephone Number Buick Service Publications If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a You can get these by

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@ Part 9 Index Adding BrakeFluid ... 225 Electrical Equipment ... 129. 248 Engine Coolant ...

Parking ... 85 Pedal Travel ... 227 Replacement ... 22

Compact Disc ... 136 Compact Disc Care ... 139 Compact Spare Tire ...

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers &: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wea

Halogen Bulbs ... 228 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 176 Headlamp Bulb Replacement ...

Identification Label. Service Parts ... 247 Identification Number. Vehicle (VIN) ... 247 . Idling Your Engine ...

Mirrors ... 106 Mountain Driving ... 163 Net. Convenience ...

Replacing Brake System Parts ... 227 Light Bulbs ... 229 Safety Belts ...

. . ,, . , .. ... Tilt Wheel ... Stereo Sound Systems ... Storage Console ...

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS

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Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS AMOUNT MILEAGE ,, . 297

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25609785 A First Edition The 1994 Buick Skylark Owner’s Manual @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1993 All Rights

Safety Belt Warning I .igh t When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 298

Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage DATE COMMENTS AMOUNT MILEAGE 299

Owner's Record of Upkeep .and Fuel Usage

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I Owner's Record of Upk'eep and Fuel Usage

Fuel Mileage Chart . I 5 6 7 8 9 10 ii 1% 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 - 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold, when new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on the driver’s door will say “conforms t

- 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

It’s possible that an automatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door. That can happen if the door was slammed shut very hard. Ju

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

&: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

@' What's wrong with this? '"'''"''''I A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.

Air Bag Readiness Light How The Air Bag System Works There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows “AIR BAG.”

RS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. EAE‘ WESUPPhT VOLUNTARY TECHNIC

related hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module packed inside the steering wheel. How does an ais bag restrain? In moderate to

the vehicle, nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the vehicle. 0 0 0 The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflat

inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Buick dealer and the 1994 Skylark Service Manual have Safety Belt Use During Pregna

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be h

..Rear Seat. Passengers It's very important for.reaq seat passengers to buckle up! Accident stiitistics show that unbelted people in

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pul

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides..will provide added comfort for children,

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and.inse

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

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Make swe the release.button on the buckle is positioned-' so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you .ever had to.

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Top Strap For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. Your dealer can

1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the ins

5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in

Securing a ChiId Restraint in .the Center “‘C ’. Rear Seat Position 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pu

4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show YOU how. n 5. Buckle the belt.

To use a child restraint here, you will need a special infant/child seat attaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. See the

Once the special hardware is installed, please. follow the instructions with it and these steps: ,. 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder b

4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt. 5: 6. I Put the restraint on the seat. Follow t

7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 8. Put the hook on the free end t

To remove the infantkhild seat restraint: 3. Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle, so it 1. Push the button on the safety

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

Q= A: 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 or neck? M

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I., A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact' forces. If a belt is

@ Part 2 Features and Controls Here YOU can learn about the many standard and optional features on yaur Buick. and information on sta

Keys The ignition keys are for the ignition only. . The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. 66

When a new Skylark is delivered, the dealer removes the tags from the keys, and gives them to the first owner. tags in a safe place; If you l

Durant also created a racing team that won 500 racing trophies in 1909 and 19 10, including successes at Indianapolis two years before th

To unlock the door, slide the lock control forward. The lock control will show orange when in the unlock positon.

Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock. all the doors at once. Automatic Door Locks Just close your doors

s The trunk release is on the I floor between the driver's '1: seat and the door. Pull up I/ on the lever with the open ~ &ap

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries

'Rear Door Security Lock :Your Buick may be equipped with rear door security Jocks that help prevent passengers from opening the

Parking at Night Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent features, w

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 follo

E With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: (A) Accessory: This position lets you

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

Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number

3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops); it could be flooded -with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator p

,kOTICE your engine is designed to work with the ektronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical partsor accessories, ydb could change the way t$

NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was tdore to keep it away from moving engine parts. If yo

Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You hav

I NOTICE: 0 @ (Automatic Overdrive) If your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this. position. is for normal driving. If you need. mo

2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speed as yo

Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right ,foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with yo

If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill: See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to k

0 Move the -lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.” 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away

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

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in “P”

Shifting Out of ccP” (Park) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift

Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are

A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give yo

Turn SignallMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 0 0 a 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicat

, .I , ,. . To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you comple

The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more Windshield Washer cvcles, hold the lever down to “MIST”-longer. .I ., ~ ~ ~. CI ~

NOTICE: 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to-use wash