1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual
1993 Buick Skylark Manual
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The 1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual Litho inU.S.A. Part No. 25603820 A First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All Rights Reserved 1 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 3
We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, and GM the BUICK,the and BUICK Emblem are registered GM Emblem, WESUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CE#TIFICAtK)NTHROUGH Natron& lnmtute fot AUTOMOTIVE LPERVICE CXCOLLENCI This manual includesthe latest information at the time it was - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 4
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Walter Marr.and Thomas But& before the company had built 40. On Bnick's succdss, Durant createda holding company, September 16, 1908. He called it General Motors. William C.(Billy)Durant 4' - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 6
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magazine named 1962 Buick Special the "Car of the Year". The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special. I . , ,. .,,_ i 1 Ed Mertz, GeneralManager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is simple: 1962 Buick Special Built insidethe walls of the old buildings in Buick's former Flint complex - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 9
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the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 11
You will find with alsored acircle this book. Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to endwhen they ,first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 12
- - - x ,in this book :z -.-:ill find these blue notices: J In the blue notice area, we tell you about read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different colors or in the in different words. In this manual, we've used familiar words and colors that Buick has usedyears. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 13
CHARGING SYSTEM CAUSTIC BA~~RY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY Q 4 FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW TU-RN SIGNALS e9 a e wI*DsHIELDw 8 WINDSHIELD WASHER R D0 A1 VOLUME k DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL CONDITIONING AIR - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 14
...Adults ...DriverPosition ...Lap-ShoulderBelt ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...PassengerPositions ...Children ...SmallerChildrenandBabies ...ChildRestraints ...LargerChildren ...SafetyBeltExtender ...Checking Your RestraintSystem ...Replacing Safety.Belts After a Crash ... . 14 18 21 23 27 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 15
the seats how to adjust you -them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, and head restraints. I Manual Seat You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manualdriver's seat while the release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seatislockedinplace. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 16
- Drivers Seat Only (Option) Manual Lumbar Support (Gran Sport - Driver's Seat Only) If you have this feature, you have the . Rotate the control clockwise the right) to increase the (to ~. lumbar back support.To decrease theS U D D O ~ rotate the control counterciockwise(to the left). 1 1 ' 15 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 17
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itting in a reclined osition when our v i in fflotion can s But don't have a seatback reclinedyour vehicle is if moving. 17 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 19
can't do its job because it won't be againstyour body. Instead, it willbe in front of you. In a crash you coulddo into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't.do its job either. In a crash'the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at your pelvic bones - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Front Seatback Latches(Two-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Folding Rear Seatback (Option) With the folding rear seatbacks you can carry long cargo by folding down part or allof the rear seat. Pull this strap fold down to the seatback. I: ~ I -. 1 E When you fold the seatback up, push the of the seat. top 20 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 22
locks. it Safety Belts: They'reFor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should notdo with safety belts. /!\ CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where they can't wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you're not - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 23
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Why SafetyBelts Work When you ride in or on anything,you go as fast asit goes. When the bike hits the block, stops. But the child it keeps going! For example, if the bike is going10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. 23 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 25
f Take the simplest "cat" Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 24 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 26
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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 stop over more distance, and your strongest bones takethe forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 28
and the Answers -- Won't I be trapped in the vehicleafter .an accident if I'm wearinga safety belt? of bag'' safety belts, not instead them. Every "air system ever offeredfor sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you'rein a vehicle that has "ai bags," you still have buckle up to - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 29
." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. :The safety belt light will come on and stay on for also 'about'aminute. If the driver's belt is buckled, neither ;the tone nor the light will come on. =I ~ First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 30
driver's will say "conformsto door ..." all applicable Canada motor v.ehicle etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does notapply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supdement. It comes with every new Buick first sold in Canada. Automatic - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 31
the strong possible. In a crash, this applies Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in the Index) so If it, orce the lap belt. you slid underthe belt would apply you can sit - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 32
shut very hard. Just close door all theway, the 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" inthe Index) then slowly open it. that doesn't fix it, then your If so you can sit up straight. Buick needs service. We hope you'll always keep your automatic belt it buckled. However, you may need - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 33
/I\ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. Ina crash you would move forward too much, which could significantly increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your &&;?::? gE p body. I I - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 34
What's wrong with this? n 1 ~ /i\ CAUTION: L A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. Thiscould cause - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 35
with this? n A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash,your body would move too far forward,which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't asstrong as shoulder - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 36
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works the same way as the driver's safety belt. See "Driver Position," earlier in this part. I The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the is mother. When a safety belt worn properly, it's .more in a likely that the fetus won't be hurt crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone,the key to - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 38
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one properly. 2. Push the latch plate into buckle until it clicks. the 11 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't it twisted. let get If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the it latch plate and keep pulling until can buckle it. you If the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 40
n n .. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down'onthe buckle end of the belt as you pull upon the shoulder part. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 39 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 41
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, whichcould increase injury. The shoulder belt should against yourbody. fit I Your .vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added comfort for - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 42
rear seat.You will find them tucked in between the cord must be under the belt. Then, place guide .the seat back and the interior body, about half-way down the over the belt, and insert two edgesof the belt into the edge of the seat back. Here is how should installthe you the slots - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 43
to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward andin between the seat back and the interior of body, leaving only the loop elastic cord exposed. Center Passenger Position 4. Buckle the belt aroundthe child, and make sure that both the lap - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 44
longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it the belt. along Buckle, positionand release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' the end of this section. at To make the belt shorter, pull its end as shown until free the beltIs - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 45
instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size your child. A very for young child's hip bones areso small that a regular belt , thebelt will likely be over the child's abdomen. In a crash the belt would apply force right onthe child's abdomen, which could cause serious - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 46
A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn'tweigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-pound (110 kg) force - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Child Restraints Be sure to followtheinstructions for the restraint.You may find these instructions the restraint itself or a on in booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child has to be secured within also the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 48
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need to. :instructiom say. 3. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint. child restraint The instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. go See if the shoulder belt would in frontof the child's face or neck. If so - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 50
5. To tighten the belt, pull on the shoulder belt while up you push downon the child restraint. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and it go backall the way. The safety belt let will move freely again and be ready to work an adult for or larger child passenger. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 51
seating a position, you'll be using the lap belt. See the earlier section about strap if the child . Ft the to restraint has one. I. +,".#kg! ::.,.: ._ I ' !; ,F " .< i l.. r.: ,* -~ 2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the childin - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 52
or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever needto. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its end while you push free down on the child restraint - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 53
hardware for you. It's free. The special beltis GM Part Number 12340286. Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessory section of the GM Parts Catalog. i 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 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Once the special hardwareis installed, please follow the instructions withit and these steps: 2. Snap onehook of the infant/child seat attaching belt near the floor at the door side of the seat. 1. Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder belt by pushing the button on the buckle. It will stay on the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 55
4. You can make the belt longer by tilting the buckle and pullingit along the belt. 5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 6 . Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 56
around the child restraint. or The child restraint instructions will show how. you 8. Put the hook on t k free end through the slot in the latch plate. 9. To make it tight, pullthe belt while you push down on the child restraint. the belt won't stay tight, If switch it end for end. directions - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Tu remove the infantlchild seat restraint: 1. Push the buttonon the safety belt buckleand remove the special latch plate. Leave latch plateon the the special belt. 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and remove the special 'belt. 56 6 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 58
and get the additional restraint shoulder belt can provide. a Accident statistics show that childrenare safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need use the to safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. * Children who aren't buckkd up - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 59
toward the center the vehicle, but of be sure that the shoulder belt is on the child's still shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or neck, you - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 60
-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part behind is the child. If the child wears the beltin this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right the on child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.' Checking Your Restraint Systems Now - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 61
be if worn as during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired -- even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Part 2 Features & Controls - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Keys CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child or others couldbe badly injuredor even killed. " The ignition keys are for the ignition only. I I The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. I 62 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 64
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From the inside: To lock the door, slide the lock control rearward. .$Y''::;' ' , .; 4 , To unlock the door, slide the lock control forward. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 66
turn on the ignition. All of the doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of "P" (Park) or "N'(Neutra1). Each time you close your doors and turn on the ignition, the doors will lock If automatically only once. someone needsto get out while the vehicle is running, have that person use - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Remote Trunk Release Lockout The trunk release on the is floor between the driver's seat and the door. Pull up on the lever with the open trunk symbol to release the trunk lock. The lockout This lockout feature only available on vehicles that do is not have the Remote Keyless Entry System. 66 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 68
. See the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service. If your Buick has this - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 69
dealer to match transmitters another vehicle. to All doors will lock whenDOOR is pressed. The trunk will unlock when the truck symbol pressed, is but only when the transaxle in "P" (Park.) is Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain two transmitter should last about - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 70
To replace the batteries. 1. Remove the screw from the back cover,, Rear Door Security Lock YourBuickmaybe equipped with rear door security locks help that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside.To use one of these locks: 1. Use a key to move the lever all the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 71
opena in rear door when. security lock is on: the Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. of Although your Buick has a numbertheft And remember to lock the doors. 2. Use a key to move the lever the way down. all Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 72
your vehicle? 0 New Vehicle 6CBreak-In" Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Lock position. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft deterrent feature. The other positions you perform these functions: let ACC: Accessory lets you'usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine off. To use is it "Acc," push in the key and - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle shows the code letter or Identification Number (VIN) number for your engine. the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock steering the wheel like "Lock." Use "Off'" if you must .have your car in motion while engine is - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 75
this until the engine starts. turn the key to electronics in your vehicle. you add electrical If As soon as it does, let of'thekey. go electrical equipment, check you don't, your engine rnigh do the part of this Manual that tells how to it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towin Your Car" in the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 76
engine. In some other vehicles might needto do you it floor and holding there as you hold the key in this, but becauseof your vehicle's computer systems, this until the engine As soon as it does, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 77
's air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. 1A CAUTION: Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord couldoverheat and cause a fire. You could - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 78
your vehicle Ensure the shift lever fully in "P" (Park) range before is can't move easily. starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from "P"(Park) when the If ignition key is in the "Run" position. you - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 79
bjects. Don'tshift outof "P" (Park) or "N" [Neutral) while your engine is racing. To rock your vehicle back and forth get out of snow, Mud, Ice Snow" in the Index. or, N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the use wheels. To restart when you're already moving, "N" (Neutral - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 80
It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain ' roads, but thenyou would also want to use your brakes off and on. 1 (First Gear) This position gives you even more power (but lowe "2."You can use it on you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 79 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 81
1 To release the parking brake: The parking brake uses the brakes the rear wheels. on Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. 80 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 82
dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in "PYy (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 83
the ignition (Park). your hand, your vehicle ''P13 is-in Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the brakeped4 down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 3. Move the ignition keyto "Lock." 4. Remove the key and take it with you.If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Shifting Out of 6 6P99 (Park) Your Buick hasa brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully applv your regular brake before you can is shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition in the "Run" position. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. CAUTION: - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 85
, leaves,dry grass or other things 3 t can burn. I I Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaustcoming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Idling the engine with tfie air 31 em control off 8could al~low dangerous exhaust into j o u r vehilcle (see the earlier Cawtionunder "'Engine IExhaust": Also T ' (Park) witlhtrhe parking brake flirmly set. Yourvehicle can roll. Dm't leave yaur vehic;le when engine is the running unless you have - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 87
after the ignition is started a system check. If all the indicator lights come on and stay on, You there may be a problem. should have your vehicle inspected. This suspension system option allows driver to the adjust the ride comfort according to road conditions. To select a ride comfort option - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 88
window while it is lowering, press and release the switch. To raise a power window, press and hold the control for that window. ' ' If your car has this option, controls are near each the window. i 1 1 LOCK to You may also have a lockout switch. Push disable the passenger power window switches - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Tilt WheeI (Option) A tilt steering wheelallows you to adjustthe steering wheel before you drive. You can alsoraise it ,tothe highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel a - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 90
on, a signal bulb may burned out be and other drivers won't see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out, replace it to help avoidan accident. If the green arrows don'tgo on at all when you signal a turn, check fuse (see "Fuses" in the Index) the and for burned-out bulbs. 89 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 91
on, this blue light on the instrument panel also will be on. Operation of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lights, especially at is dawn or dusk. It recommended that you check with you own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 92
your headlights are on, but on low beam: The system works normally. Just pull lever until it clicks. This snow. Move the lever choose the amount of speed for a longor short delay can be very useful light rain or in to DELAY then, turn band to the delay. I A CAUTION: You control the windshield - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 93
cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent anOVI. J. ~ ~ Windshield Washer The top of the wiper lever has the word "WASH' on it. '0 spray washer fluid on the windshield, pull the lever Laward you. * When usin Tollow the m adding wate ated washer f l i turer's instructions road. Check your washer - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 94
Cruise Control (Option) When you apply your brakes, Cruise Control shuts the off. A 0 CAUTION: I Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your Cruise Control - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 95
To Set Cruise Control I /i\ I CAUTION: If you leave your Cruise Control switch on when you're not using Cruise, you might hit button a and go into Cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Cruise Control switch"OFF" until you want to I use it. I 2. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 96
the end of the lever and release it. (The "CRUISE' light on the instrument panel will come on.) 4. Take your foot off Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Controla desired speed at and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shutsoff the Cruise Control. But you don't need reset it. Once - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Here's the secondway to go to a h i g h spee.d: - Move the Cruiseswitch from "ON" to "RES/ACC." Hold it there until you get up to the speedyou want, and then release the switch. 2. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the acceleratorpedal. You'll now cruise at the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 98
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways tu reduce your speed while using cruise control: Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the acceierator pedal. to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow @ Push in the button - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Move the Cruise switch to "OFF."(The "CRUISE' light will go out.) To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, is your Cruise Control set speed memory erased. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 100
systems: 0 Headlights 0 Taillights ParkingLights 0 LicenseLights SidemarkerLights The interior courtesy lights can be turned on by rotating the control located on the instrument panelto MAX. The instrument panel brightness can be adjusted between MIN and MAX by rotating the control also. Battery - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 101
sensor on top of the instrument panel. Don't cover up. it The high beam headlights will come on reduced at brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on The headlight switch is off, and The parking brake is released. At night, the headlights reminder light on the instrument panel will come on - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 102
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, so adjust the mirror you can see clearly behind your car. The day-night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the lights behind you. Interior Lights Delay On entry,the interior lights stay on, even after door the is closed to give you time find your keysor controls - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 104
I To adjust the left outside mirror, rotate knob located the on the driver's door. The right outside mirror must be so adjusted manually. Adjust each mirror you canjust see the side of your vehicle. If your Buick hasthe optional power mirror control, the mi.rror control is located on driver - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 105
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The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the trunk as far as forward you can. the snuffer To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on as you down pull the ashtray and out. You can unhookthe net so that it will lie flat when you're not using it. Ashtrays The front center - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 107
be used. There is also a small tissue holderthe in cover. If you have the full length console, you also have a up storage area with a sliding door. Lift on the latch to open the door to store your compact discs, sunglasses or other small items. 106 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Your Information System The armrest each rear door as-sist handles that come down are to help you get in or out of your Buick. Coat Hanger Pushing on thecoat hanger symbol allows you to use the coat hanger. a Your instrument panelis designed to let you know at glance how your car - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Canada). If Your Buick has a "tamper-resistant odometer." you can see silver lines between numbers, probably car has to have a if new odometer installed.If possible, thenew one has to be set to the same readingthe old one had. If it can't be, but the then it's set at zero, a label on driver's door - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 110
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could save you or also others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem As with one of your vehicle's functions. you will see in the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 111
Brake System Warning Light 0 At the gas.stati0n;the gas pump shuts off before.the gage reads "F." 1 , - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 112
key off. Then start the engine to reset system. If the light still stays on, the or comes on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. Unless regular brake system warning the light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes.If the regular brake system warning 111 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 113
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Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) See "Engine Coolant'' in Index and have your the vehicle servicedas soon as you can. A computer monitors operationof your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come o when the ignition ison, but the engine is not running,as a check to show - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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Check your oilas soon as possible and hpyour vehicle serviced. e If 'theengine oil is more than quart low,the light one go will come on briefly, then off for 15 - 25 seconds, and then come back on 20 - 40 seconds. for However, under the following conditions,the system will not register a low engine - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 117
the "Check Oil" light comes back the engineoil on, should be brought up to the proper level, "Engine see Oil" in the Index. service, and should take your Buick to the dealer at off once. To save your battery untilyou get there, turn all accessories, and set your system to OFF. air "Battery" Light - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Tachometer (Option) Do not operate tne engine with the tachometer in the red area,or engine damage may occur The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays engine speed in^ hundreds of revolutions per minute (RPM). - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 119
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how to operate the comfort control systems and systems offered with your Buick out audio . Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle . Part 3 includes: ComfortControlSystem ...120 121 Heater and Defroster ...Air Conditioner ...122 121 RearWindowDefogger ...Ventilation - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make yourair system work for you. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through your is Buick whenthe car is moving. When the vehicle not moving, you can get outside to flow through by air selecting any air choice (except the rear - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 122
or lower) to heat your C vehicle's passenger area quicker. engine block The will heater warms the engine coolant which ultimately ( See warm the passenger area more efficiently. "Engine Block Heater" in the Index.) Blend This setting divides air flow equally between the the heater and the defroster - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 123
a very hot day, you might want to open the windows let the hottest out. to air Your Delcoa audio system has been degigned to operate of easily and give years listening pleasure. But you will of get the most enjoyment out your system if you acquaint yourself withit first. Find out what your Delcom - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 124
a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.) If your Delco@ system get can C-QUAM@,your "STEREO" light will come on when you're receiving it. Before you equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even -- Hearing damage from loua noise is - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Bal The control behind the upper knob allows you LO balance the sound betweenthe right and left speakers.. The Lower .Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push get to it AM or FM. Fade The control behindthe lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. To Play This - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons you return tofavorite stations. let You can set the pushbuttons up to fourteen stations for (7 AM and 7 FM). 0 Tune in the desired station. 0 Clock To set the clock: 0 0 Press the SET button. Within 5 seconds, press and holdSCAN until the correct hour appears on - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Bal The control behindthe upper knob allows you IO balance the sound betweenthe right and left speakers. IB 6 The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push get it to AM or FM. Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. Seek - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 128
the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs for volume balance and just as you do for the radio. fade Clock of The lighted arrow shows which side the tape is being To set the clock: played. 0 Press the SET button. 0 0 Within 5 seconds, push oneof the four pushbuttons to - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Reverse To Play This Radio To reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will reverse Pwr rapidly until you press the STOP-EJECT button lightly. To turn the radio on or off, press the button. PWR Program The Upper Knob To go from one side of the tape the other, - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Fade The control behind the lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers. 0 Press the SET pushbutton. (SET appears in the display.) Within 5 seconds, push oneof the five pushbuttons. Whenever you press that button, the preset station will return. Recall It tells you the time. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 131
things get back to normal, the disc should play again. Press PWR to turn the system on. Insert a disc partwayinto the slot, label side The up. player will pullit in ata specific passage. [f the disc comes back out, check whether: The disc is upside down. It is dirty, scratched, or wet. There's too - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 132
an anti-theft featurefor the compact disc I1 player. It can be used or ignored. ignored the system If plays normally.If it is used, your player won't be it useable if it is ever stolen, because won't turn on. The instructions below tell you how to entera secret code intothe system. If your car loses - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 133
successful and the entire sequence must be started again. Disabling The Theft System Step 1. Press preset buttons 1 and 4 for 5 seconds the second three digits the code. The of display will show the numbers entered. as 66 To Unlock The System Aftera Power Loss When battery power is reapplied a - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 134
disabling sequence was.unsuccessfu1 and the numbers did not match either of the codes and the unit will remain in the SECURED mode. Care of Your other protective or cases. Cassettes eventually wear out and you may need to replace them if they become noisy. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes If without being damaged, the mast should ever become slightly bent,you can straightenit out by hand.If the mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once a while to be sure the mast - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 136
cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. Ifthe mast portionof your an$emais damaged, you can easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacementkit and follow the instructions in the kit. 135 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 137
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kinds of roads and io varying weather conditions We've also . on included many other useful tips driving. Part 4 includes: RoadSigns ...DefensiveDriving ...DrunkenDriving ...ControlofaVehicle ...Braking ...Steering ...Passing ...LossofControl ...DrivingatNight ...DrivingintheRain ...Driving in - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 139
some movement is not allowed. Examplesare DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. Road Signs The road signsyou see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It's a good idea to know these codes so that you can quickly grasp the basic meaning or intent' of the sign even before you have a chance to - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 140
or maintenance. be careful when yousee a yellow sign. It may signal a You'll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, off as part of the road may be closed or torn up. And railroad crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow there - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 141
I EX" 14 4; b 1 services. HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' GREEN is used to guidethe driver. Green signs may show the direction indicate upcoming freeway exits or you should - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Shape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. F ST0 P d An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters. f A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, indicates YIELD. It assigns the right-of-way to traffic on certain approaches to an intersection. 1 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Symbols on Road Signs LEFT KEEP RIGHT OR THROUGH RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (squareor oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give directions, and such information as distances cities. to use There are many international road signs in today. The basic messageof many of these - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 144
caution, to yielding the right way to pedestrians and sometimes of to other vehicles. Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must stop before turning on red. Traffic Lights REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, us A reversible - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 145
brake line side of the road or lane means "don't cross." The traffic police officer is also a source of important information. The officer's signals govern, no matter signs say. what the traffic lights or other The next section discusses some the Toad conditions Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 146
vehicle front of you is going to brake in "always expectthe unexpected." or turn suddenly. in parked cars someone may be about to 4 a.m. The safest time Sunday from 10 a.m. to is open a door. 11 a.m. death toll, claiming.thousands of victims every part of the lot. year. Alcohol takes away - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 147
on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: 0 0 How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker's body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 148
six times greater; a levelof 0.15 at 3+ percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And, the body takes about an hour to rid itself alcohol of the in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of seen, it depends on how -manypeople don't know. Medical research shows that BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 149
is higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we've already seen that the chance a crash itself is higher for of drinking drivers. L Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want itto go. Theyarethebrakes,thesteeringand the accelerator. All three - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 150
it's pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition your brakes. of Most drivers treat their brakes with care. Some, however, overwork the braking system with poor driving habits. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some peopledrive in spurts -- heavy - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Oncethe power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder push. to Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Buick has an advancedelectronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. This light on the instrument panel willon when you go start your vehicle. If you keep - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 152
your foot the brake pedal. off After an ABS stop, you may hear a clicking noise the next timethe vehicle goes about4 mph (6 km/h). If there's a problem with anti-lock brake system, the the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash. See "Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light" the in - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 153
brakeseach fmnt at wheel andat the rear wheels. __ A CAUTION: The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. computer is The of programmed to make the most available tire and road conditions. Anti-lock doesn't changethe time you need to get your foot upto the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 154
A CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 155
anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brakethe same time. at In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition the engine stops or the system fails to function, you - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 156
it bends away from straight beamsof your lights.This is one good reasonto drive cars and stops right in front you. You can -avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can't; thereisn't room. That's -the time for evasive action steering aroundthe problem. Your Buick - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 157
appears to be about four inches (100 mm) or more belowthe pavement, this difference You may find sometime that your right wheels have can cause problems.If there is not enough room to pull dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 158
down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to passa slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care if the vehicle ahead a reasonable suddenly slows or stops. Keep back distance. Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 159
control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and Don't overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too Even though the brake lights - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 160
packed snow on the road to -make a "mirrored surface" and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe braking Index for more on this problem.) Adjust your inside rearview higher speed roads. headlights can light only's0much road ahead. up - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 161
bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. ,Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting night. to at But if you're driving, don't wear sunglassesnight directly into the approaching lights. If there is a line opposing traffic, make occasional of glances over the line headlights to make certain - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 162
objects. Just as your headlights should checked regularlyfor be proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. -Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability of to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware it. Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can't stop - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 163
equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. show Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they signs of streaking or missing areas water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 164
your brakes work normally. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your headlights-- not just your parang lights -- road spray so heavy you are actually blinded,drop back. Don't pass until conditions improve. Going more slowly is better than having an accident. Use your defogger - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 165
tyeally tell while you're in it. can only treat the situation with You extreme care. One common fog condition-- sometimes called mist or ground fog -- can happen in weather that seems perfect, especially at night orin . You'll see and be seen-better. Use your fog lights if your vehicle has them. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 166
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 other driversare doing and pay attention - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 167
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into the same spot.Look at blend with the flow. If traffic is light, you may have no problem. But if it is heavy, findgap as you move along the vehicles speed (after signaling, course) and then do your of braking before moving onto exit ramp. the Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanesare long enough -- - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 169
flash your brake lights (in miles that first part slow down and service expertsin 40 actually are. For example, mph (65 km/h) might Buick Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Long-distance driving on freeways and regular all levels? highways is the same in some ways. trip has to be The 0 Lights - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 170
on the roa the droneof the engine, and the rush the wind against of time to avoid a major storm system? the vehicle that can make you service, Highway Hypnosis or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as Is there actually such a condition - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 171
more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine some of the do slowing down. Don't make - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 172
well. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear whenyou go downh As you go overthe top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. Youmay see highwaysignsonmountainsthatwarn of special problems. Examples are long - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 173
you decide to look the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or parking areas provided for scenic viewing. Another part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index). But on a mountain or steep hill, you c m do one more thing. Turn your wheelsto the right - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Parking Uphill - parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb right. is at the right side your vehicle. of 173 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 175
of transaxle into"'F" (Park) properly, the weight the vehicle may put too much force shift lever outof the "P" (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need to have no curb when you're parking uphill, the turn wheels to the right. If there is no curb when - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 176
some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. e Snow tires can and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, you will if be driving undersevere conditions, includea small bag a of sand, a piece of old carpet or couple of - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 177
But wet on. Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the t road probably have good r a c t i o n of all.: and will need to be very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packe:d, blowing . : C? 7-..?.&-$&r Driving on Snow or - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 178
a patchof ice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you're actually on the ice . You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. I A CAUTION: dnow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be'su snow doesn - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 179
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trailer is too heavy. the brakes may not work well or even I i ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ Your car can tow a trailer. identify what the Inare many it time-tested, important trailering tips engine, transaxle wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag the added weight. The engine - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 181
to have do with weight: you If do, here are some important points. Weight of the Trailer 0 driven. Your engine, You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or axle or parts be other coulddamaged Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Drive, Sam heavier loads. Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7. I - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 182
to measure because affects the total capacity it then the tongue, separately, see if the weights are to weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the proper. If they aren't, you may be to get them right able curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in in it, and the people - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 183
and braking with added weight of the the trailer. And always keepin mind thatthe vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not.nearly so responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Backing Up important to check occasionally to be sure possible, have someone guide you. down, you might have well. d the trailer lights will also flash, telling your trailer won'tstrike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or speed mayhelp avoid overheating your engine and transaxle. n r - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 185
fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and Index the If will help you find them quickly. you're trailering, it's you a good idea to review these sections before start your trip. Check periodically tosee that all hitch - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 186
on the Road I Here you'll find what to about some problems that can occur on the .road do Part 5 includes: Hazard Warning Flashers ...OtherWarningDevices ..."Jump"Starting ...TowingYourBuick ...Engineoverheating ...IfaTireGoesFlat ...ChangingaFlatTire ...CompactSpareTire ...If You're Stuck in - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They a also let police know you have problem. Your front and off. rear turn signal lights will flash on and 186 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn' signal lights flash on and off. To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left. Your hazard flashers work no matter what position your When - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 189
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brake firmly on each ve,hicle, 'Putan automatic tra'nsaxle "P*" in (Pa~k) a.._,an#ual or transaxle in 'W' (Neutral). CAUTION: An electric electric fan. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren't needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 191
. Positive(+ ) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal (+) engine part. Don't connect to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage battery and maybe other the parts, too. r 5. Check that thejumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 192
it to the positive (+ ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black 6. Connect the red positive cable to the positive (+) (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 193
it 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches(45 cm) away ...service. from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that in move. The electrical connection is as good there, 12.Remove the cables reverse orderto prevent just electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch of to but the chance - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 194
service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment a sling-type(A) or a wheel-lift(B) or car carrier(C) tow truck. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 195
for towing service.Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released. Don damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly. I vehicle A P - CAUTION: 1 fallfrom I acar cal - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Front Towing 1 i Use a wheel lif? or a car carrier only. Additional ramping may be required for the car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. 195 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Rear Towing NOTICE: o not tow with Ui ascia/fog lamp damage will occur. Use a wheel lift a car carrier only. Additional ramping or may be required the car carrier equipment. Use for safety chains and wheel straps. 196 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 198
steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 199
have the warning, TURNOFF THE ENGINE AND GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down. You may decide not.to lift the hood but to get service help right away. When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 0 Coolant surge tank with pressure cap Electric engine fan 198 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 200
engine fanis running. If the engineis overheating, the fan should be running. If it isn't, your vehicle needs service. The coolant level should at or above"FULL COLD." be If it isn't, you may havea leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere in else the cooling system - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 201
a problem but the coolant level yet, "FULL COLD," add a50/50 mixture of isn't at or above clean water (preferably distilled) and the proper antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you it. (See "Engine do - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 202
1 CAUTION': You can1 be burned if you spill coolant on hot ,, engilne ~parts. Coolaint contains ethylene glycol and lit wil~il burn if the enlgine parts are ,hot enough. h n ' t spill coolant on a hot engine. 1- Adding only plainwater to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 203
2. Then keep turning the 'pressure cap, slowly, and removeit. F------ 3. Fill the coolant surgetank with the propermix, up to "FULL COLD' or just above the small cylinder at the baseof the opening. 202 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 204
more of the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until thelevel reaches thesplit line formed by the black and white part the tank. of 6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressur\e cap off, the start engine and let run until you can - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 205
on your hazard especially if you maintain yourtires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely Get the vehicle under control by 3. Turn off the engine. steering the way you want the vehicle to go. put chocks at the front and rear of t brake to a stop, welloff the road if possible. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 206
I ' The following steps will tellyou how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 205 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Wheel Covers Aluminum Wheel Nut Covers To remove this wheel cover of use the flat end the wheel wrench. Take the 'off small cover to access the wheel nuts. Remove either of these wheel covers by using the flat Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. end of thewheelwrench.Pryalongtheedge - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 208
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for the spare tire to fit. Remove all the wheel nuts and take the flat tire. off Remove any rust or from the wheel bolts, mounting dirt spare on the wheel surfaces or spare wheel. Place the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 210
on the wheel,or on the parts to which it is fastened, can you need inl.to get all the rust or dirt off. " Replace the wheel nuts of with the rounded end the nuts toward the wheel hand until the wheel held is against the hub. 1 Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the n"s might come - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmlyin a crisscross sequence as shown. 210 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 212
n Now put all the equipment back in car. the Just follow this drawing: /!\ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel won't fit. Store the wheel cover the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. I Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your c o - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 213
when you are driving with a compact spare. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 214
. If you letyow tires spinat Mgh speed, theycan expl'odeand yo'uor ,otherscould be injured. And, the tra.nsaxle or other parts o ,the vehilcle f cs-overheat. Thatcould cause an engine fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Do:n't spin the he wheel~s' above - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Then shift back , spinning the and forth between "R" and a forward gear wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal whenthe transaxle is in gear. If that doesn't get to you out after a few tries, you may needbe towed out. If - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 216
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A CAUTION: L You can be injured if you try todo service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. a Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, and the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. a Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 218
additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It's good for your vehicle, and you'll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolines are now blended with materials called - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 219
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.It burns violently,andthat can causeverybadinjuries. I - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 221
the way. m cay theY, you put When ----I untilturn it to on, the right _, . YOU hear a clicking noise. While refueling, hang the cap inside the door. . fuel a - .~ : .. I. ' 4 Y To take off the cap, turn slowly to the left it (counterclockwise). pe. Your dealer can get one for you. If you - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Checking ThingsUnder the .Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the handle insidethe vehicle. It is located in the I area to the left and beneath the instrument panel. Then go to the frontof the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. 221 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 223
burn can geton hotengine parts and start a fire. These include liquids likegasoline,. oil, coolant, brakefluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Becareful not todrop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. An electric fan under the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Engine Oil It's a good ideato check your engine every time you oil an oil get fuel. In order to get accurate reading, the must be warm andthe vehicle must be level ground. on 1 I The engine oil dipstick is located directly behind the engine fan. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 225
To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it or with a paper towel cloth, then pushit back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the upper to mark, then you'll need add some oil. But you must use the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 226
to Use: Look for three things: SG RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOW AND COLD SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE El.. -_ .-J 16, SELECT LOWEST THE TEMPERATURE RANGE. "SG' must be on the oil container, eitherby itself or as combined with other quality designations, such - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 227
look for this on the container, and use oil only those oils that display the logo. GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, Engine Oil) GM meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives: Don't add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is readyto adviseif you think something should be - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 228
dispose of it by pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies water. Instead, of oil. recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used If you have a problem propeily disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 227 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. The air cleaner is located on the driver's sidethe of engine compartment. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 230
the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. Theair cleaner not onlycleans the air, it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine backfires, you couldbe burned. Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 231
checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above ' (32 ' 90 F C). 0 Then; without shutting off the engine three seconds and then pullit back out again. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing about for - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 232
0 0 0 0 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 "C). Give boiling protectionup to 262 F (128 "C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights work they should. as 231 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 234
parts are hot the enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermos in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an ACS - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 235
and Lubricants" in the Index. I How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe dipstick with .a clean rag. the Replace the cap and completely tighten Then remove it. the cap again and look the fluid level on the dipstick. at When the engine compartment is hot, the level "HOT" mark - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: c Open the cap labeled "WASHER FLUID ONLY." Add washer fluid until the bottle isfull. 9 Don't mix w to fluid. Water can cause the solution freeze and damage your washer fluid tan water doesn't clean as well as wash e Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 f when it - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 237
'll have too much fluid when you get new brake as linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, necessary, only when work done on the brake is hydraulic system. I I A 1 CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on if the engine. The fluid will burn the engineis hot enough. You - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 238
well of together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When you replace partsof your braking system-- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones putin - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Contact your dealer learn how to prepare your to fehicle for longer storage periods. Headlamp Bulb Replacement :Halogen Bulbs IA CAUTION: Halogen bulbshave pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You or others couldbe injured. Take - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Pull the bulb/socket straightout from the access cover. Remove the wire connectfrom the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling away from the plastic base. it Replace the bulb. Reverse procedures to reinstall the the headlamp bulb. 239 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 241
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.. 1) p 1 m Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.The Tire-Loading Information label the found on the rear edge of driver's door tellsyou the proper size - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 242
maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts onyour vehicle can break, or it can change can. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, have tostop or turn quickly, or if there isa crash, they'll keep going. We don't make are delivered with every new Buick. your If spare tire is - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 243
label which is located on the rear edgeof the driver's door shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires, when no more than - I overinflation is all right. it's not. your tires d If have enough air (underinflation) you can get: 0 Too much flexin 0 Too much heat Tire overloadi 0 Bad wear - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 244
be 60 at psi (420 P a ) . How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to c check tire pressure. Simply looking the tires will not at you - at the mileages recommended in the Index. Maintenance Schedule.See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. If your tires have valve caps, be sureto - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 245
When It%Time for New Tires One way to tell when it's time for new tires to is check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. You need a new tire if 0 0 0 You - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 246
range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial)as your original tires. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For 150 example, a tire graded would - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 247
and C. They represent the tire's.abilityto stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on Those gradesare molded on the sidewalls passenger of of specified government test surfaces asphalt and car tires. C concrete. A tire marked may have poor traction performance. While the tires - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 248
leaks air out, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which -if can sometimes be repaired See your Buick dealer) any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will knowthe kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have same load carrying the capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 249
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if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Mask surrounding trimalong stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 252
Problems Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, crayon, tar wax and asphalt. Carefully scrape off excess stain. Then follow the solvent-type instructions above. 0 Finally, if needed, clean lightly - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 253
, it c may severely weaken them. a crash they might In not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only -th mild soapandlukewarm I 'ater. I blades should be checked onregular basis and replaced when worn. Glass Glass should be cleaned often. Glass Cleaner (GM GM Part No. 1050427) - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 254
be applied High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing your Buick may of be necessary in the Index.) Your Buick has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. if you have - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 255
dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas finish damage can be corrected of in your dealer's body and paint shop. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material the parts repaired or to - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 256
parts suchas fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. x Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, surfaces of the new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Buick dealer. PART NUMBER 12345343 I052277 1052863 16 72 10501 . SIZE 16 oz. (0.473L) 12 OZ. (0.354L) 1 oz. (0.028kg) , . DESCRIPTION Magic Mirror Creme Wax Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease Tar and Road Oil also, tires and mats For hood, trunk, door hinges latches and Vinyl Top Dressing For cloth - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 258
. of Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add-on Electrical Equipment Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for you your GM engine. This code will help identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts in this section. 257 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car protected from short are circuits.by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in wiring itself. This greatly the reduces the chance fires caused by electrical of problems. Be sure to use the correct fuse. you ever - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Alarm Module Heater, Air Conditioning, Antilock Brakes, Daytime Running Lamps (Canada), Computer Controlled Ride Radio Power, Cruise Control Turn Signals Power Door Lock Relay .Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps, License Lamps (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows Windshield Wipers Engine controls Flash-to-Pass - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 261
protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load istoo heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. VIOLET TAN BROWN RED LIGHT BLUE YELLOW WHITE LIGHT GREEN Headlights The headlight wiring is protected - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Skylark Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length ...Width ...Height ...Wheelbase ...Front Tread ...Rear Tread ... Coupe Coupe Interior Sedan Rear: 189.1 67.5 53.2 103.4 55.9 54.4 189.1 67.5 53.2 103.4 55.9 54.4 Leg Room ...Head Room ...Shoulder Room ...Hip Room ...34.0 36.5 55.0 50 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Application Number 1 161 168 168 194 168 562 906 7065 Num EXTERIOR Headlight 9004 Side Marker ...194 Park/Turn ...20057 Backup ...1156 High - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Filter - GF578 Oil Filter-PF1225 or PF47 PCV Valve - CV899C Spark Plug- FR3LSK, GAP 0.035" ~~~~ Engine Code D1 (L40)22.3L L-4 Belt TensionsFront crankbelt: automatically controlled an by idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be ncessary. Power steering:450 Newtons Cooling System Capacity - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Capacities and Specifications Engine Code N1 (LG7)23.3L L-6 MFI 3300 Belt TensionsAutomatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler pulley. Tension adjustment.shouldn e w be necessary. Cooling System Capacity 13 quarts/l2.5 liters Crankcase Capacity4 quarts/3.8 liters Air Conditioning Capacity(R12 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 266
the maintenance required for your Buick vehicle needs these services to retain its safety. . Your . dependability and emission control performance Part 7 includes: Introduction ...A Word About Maintenance ...Your Vehicle and the Environment ...How This Part is Organized ...Section A: Scheduled - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 267
needs vary. may even need You more frequent checks and replacements than will you So find in the schedules in this part.please read this part and note how you drive. you have any questions on If how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 268
of emissions from your vehicle. help protect the work. our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. If you are skilled enoughto do some work on your How This Part is Organized vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 269
'll know that GM-trained and determine when your next maintenance should be done. supported service people will perform work using the In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance genuine GM parts. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for These schedules are for vehicles - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 270
are less than 4 miles (6 km). follow Schedule I. Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperaturesare below freezing. The engine is at low speed most the time (as in of door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). Schedule I1 Follow ScheduleI1 only if none of the above - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Every oil other change a 3. Throttle BodyMountingAt Bolt Torque* 6 000 mi.(10 000 km) At 6 15 000 mi. (25 and then 000'mi. (10 000 km) 000 every km) or as necessary 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 months. 4 Tire & . Rotation Inspection & 0 I 5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 272
) or I Months, Whichever Occurs First MZLES (000) . . 3 6 9 1 2 I . ' Item No. 7. Transaxle Service 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 11.Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*? I KILOMETERS (000) I See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 273
if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedile I apply. TO BE SERVICED (See Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. Engine Change* Oil 1. Every Change* Filter Oil 2. Chassis Lubrication 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* WHEN TO PERFORM - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 274
and I MILES (000) KILOMETERS (000) I I I 1.1 I I I 1.1 0 0 0 I 8. Spark Plug Replacement* I 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 11.Fuel Tank, Cau & Lines Inspection"? ~~ i Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) The services shown in this schedule upto 45 000 miles (75 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 275
's displacement and premature wear, checkthe wheel alignment. Check code, see "Engine 1dentific.ation" in the Index. for damaged wheels also. 1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SG 5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt@)Inspection -Energy ConservingI1 oils of proper viscosity. The Inspect the - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Inspection (3.3L Code N engine only)*? -- Inspect for burns, cracks or other damage. Check the boot at the coils and at the fit spark plugs. Replace wires needed. as 10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every 30,000 miles(50 000 km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 277
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. . I At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks each fuel fill.) at I I CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO engine oil leveladd and oil if necessary. See - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 278
the on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the rearedge of the driver's door. See "Tires" in the Index for further details. - At Least Once A Year CHECK OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 1 I WHAT - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 279
GAUTION: When you are doing thischeck,thevehiclecould I move suddenly. If it does, yoc or others could injured. be I Follow the steps below. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 280
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other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 282
GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil ~~ USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides FLUIDlLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 BrakeFluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. @ FLUID/LUBRICANT GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 283
or GC-LB (GM Part. No. 1052497 or equivalent). Hood and Door Hinges Fuel filler Door Hinge and Striker Plunger ' Weatherstrips I Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). See "Specifications Chart"in the Index for recommended spark plugs. replacement filters, valves and - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Maintenance Record - < DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 283 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 285
J 284 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 286
you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This also tells you how to obtain service Part publications and how to report any safety defects. Part 8 includes: CustomerSatisfaction ...Customer Assistance for Hearing/Speech Impaired ...ReportingSafetyDefects ...ServicePublications - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 287
number listed your previously in order to give inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buiek, write to 902 Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. A listing all of U.S. h i c k Zone Offices and offices outside the which can assistyou can - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 288
believe that your vehicle 11 or cause a crash could cause injury or death, you should become involved TO. GENERAL MOTORS in individual problems between you, your dealer, or In , or write: Buick Hotline toll-freeat 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the E. Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 289
a technician service your vehicle better. Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks.Your Buick dealer or all PSP's published by Buick during the model year. You can purchase a subscription by sending a check or money order to Service Publications, P.O. Box 1901 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 290
list of all PSP's published by Buick in a model year (1989 or later). PSP's covering all models of Buick cars are listed in the same index. over yet, we'll send you the most recently published issue. Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years. 0 Ordering 1993 model years. - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 291
them. A IMPORTANT REMINDER: These psp,s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the "do-it-yourselfer." Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-howdo a job to quickly and safely. Buick Service Publications You can get these by using the order form: l i 290 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 292
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B 1 9 5 9 9 6 E 5 i ! E 292 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Part 9 Index A c c (Ignition Position) ...72 Key Antifreeze ...231 AntilockBrakes ...150 Adding 236 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ...111 Brake Fluid ...Coolant ...231 Anti-Theft Tips ...70 Anti-Theft Feature. Delco Loc I1 ...131 ElectricalEquipment ...257 Engine Oil ...223 Appearance Care - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 295
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Your Exhaust ...84 Color of Road Signs ...138 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...119 Compact Disc Care ...133 Compact Spare Tire ...2 12 Contents. Table of ...9 Control of a Vehicle ...148 Control. Loss of ...158 104 Convenience Net ...Convex Outside Mirror ...104 231 Coolant. Engine ...Coolant - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 297
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Jacking u p the Car ...Jump Starting ... .. 204 188 K e y s ...62 . 67 Keyless Entry System. Remote ...KilometerIndicator ...108 Label. Service Parts Identification ...257 89 Lane Change Indicator ...42 LapBelt ...Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children ...58 19 Latches. Front Seatback ...Leaving Your - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 300
...114 . Oil. Change Your Engine ...223 Operation in Foreign Countries ...218 Operation of Lights ...90 Outside Mirrors ...103 Overheated Engine ...197 276 Owner Checks and Services ... Maintenance Inspections ...Record ...Schedule ...Underbody ...Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...Manual Lumbar Support - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Your Car ...188 Racing. Shifting When Your Engine is ...78 197 Radiator Overheating ...Radio. Adding a Two-way ...123 122 Radio Systems ...Rain. Driving in ...161 Reaction Time in Braking ...149 Reading Lights ...101 RearBrakes ...153 69 Rear Door Security Lock ...Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 302
...59 Safety Belt Replacement ...60 28 Safety Belt Warning Light ...Safety Belt. Automatic Lap-Shoulder ...29 28 Safety Belt. Lap ...Safety Belts ...21 Safety Belts. Cars First Sold in Canada ...29 Safety Belts. Center Adult Passenger ...42 Safety Belts. Checking Your ...59 Safety Belts. Loose ...32 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 303
. IfYour Car Is ...213 Subscribing to Buick Product Service Publications ...288 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...233 Symbols on Your Car ...12 Table of Contents ...9 Tachometer ...17 1 Tamper-Resistant Odometer ...108 Tape Player Care ...133 Temperature. Engine Coolant Warning Light ...112 Theft ...70 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Vanity Mirror ...104 w a r n i n g s Devices ...187 186 Warning. Hazard Flasher ...Warning Lights 111 Antilock Brake System ...Battery ...116 Brakesystem ...110 115 CheckOil ...112 Engine Coolant Temperature ...Engine Oil Pressure ...114 Indicators and Gages on Instrument Panel ...109 LowCoolant - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Fuel Mileage Chart MILES PER GALLON 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 I z2 - 1993 Buick Skylark | Owner's Manual - Page 306