lock BUICK SKYLARK 1993 Owner's Manual

Driving Through Deep Standing
Water
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles 01
standing water, water can come in through
engine’s air intake and badly damage your
engine.
If you can’t avoid deep puddles or
standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Engine Block Heater (Option)
In very cold weather, O°F (-18 “C) or colder, the engine
block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
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CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt outlet.
If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least
15 amps.
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How long should you keep the block heater plugged in?
The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you
have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact a Buick dealer in
the area where you’ll be parking
your vehicle. The dealer
can give you the best advice for that particular area.

Automatic Transaxle
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
P.(Park)
This locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to
use when you start your engine because your vehicle
can’t move easily.
A CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in “P” (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can
roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
ehicle won’t move, when you’re on fairly level
ound, always set your parking brake and move
e shift lever to
“P” (Park). See “Shifting Into ‘P’
ark)”
in the Index. If you are parking on a hill
, if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Parking on
11s” or “ Towing a Trailer” in the Index.
Ensure the shift lever is fully in “P” (Park) range before
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
ignition key is in the “Run” position.
If you cannot shift
out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push
the shift lever all the way into
“P,’ (Park) and also
release the shift lever button on floor shift console
models
- as you maintain brake application. Then move
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2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park) position like
this:
Move the lever up as far is it will go.
3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
walk away
from your vehicle with the ignition key-in
your hand, your vehicle is-in
‘‘P13 (Park).
Console Shift Lever
1. Hold the brake ped4 down with your right foot and
set the parking brake.
Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all
the way toward the front of your vehicle.
3. Move the ignition key to “Lock.”
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in
“P” (Park).
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous,to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in “P”
(Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And,
il
you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it
could overheat and even catch fire. You or others
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could be injured. Don’t leave your vehic ’ wi
the engine running unless you have to.
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If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in
“P” (Park) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the
“P” (Park)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
you can move the shift lever away from “P” (Park)
without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the
console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If
you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked
into
“P” (Park).
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Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You
have to fully applv your regular brake before
you can
shift
from “P” (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run”
position. See “Automatic Transaxle ” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on
the shift lever -- push the shift lever all^ the way into “P”
(Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the
shift lever.) If
you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out of “P” (Park), try this:
1. Turn the key to “Off.”
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to “N’ (Neutral).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can. want.

Power Windows (Option) Your driver's window has an express-down feature.
Quickly press and release the AUTO switch and the
driver's window will open a small amount.
If the AUTO
switch is pressed for more than
a few seconds, the
window will go all the way down. To stop a power
window while it is lowering, press and release the
switch. To raise a power window, press and hold the
control for that window.
You may
also have a lockout switch. Push LOCK to
disable the passenger power window switches. This will
prevent passengers from opening and closing windows.
i The driver can still control all windows with the switch
' in the locked position. Push UNLOCK to use the
1 window switches again.
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1 Horn
' To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on either side
of the steering wheel.
If your car has this option, the controls are near each
window.
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Tilt WheeI (Option)
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 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 to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. The lever on the left side
of the
steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlight Operation
Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
Flash-To-Pass Feature
0 Cruise Control (Option)
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Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an
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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.
If you have the standard wipers, the wipers will keep
going in
“LO” until you turn the wiper control to “OF’”’’
If you have the Low Speed Delay option, the wipers will
4ear the window and then either stop or return to your
,reset speed.
I A CAUTION:
1 Driving without washer fluid can be
dangerous.
A bad mud splash can block
your vision. You could
hit another vehicle
or
go off the road. Check your washer fluid
level often.
1 In freezing weather, don’t use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise
the washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
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* When usin ated washer fli
Tollow the m turer’s instructions
adding wate
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 f
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which co
it is completely full.
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Courtesy Lights
When any door is opened, several lights go on. They
make it
easy for you to enter and leave the car. You also
can turn these lights on by rotating the interior light
control to
MAX.
The rear compartment lamp is also activated when the
doors are opened, the deck lid is opened
or when the
interior light control is rotated to
MAX.
Interior Lights Delay
On entry, the interior lights stay on, even after the door
is closed to give you time to find your keys
or controls.
The interior'lights go
off automatically when the
ignition is turned on, or after approximately
40 seconds.
This
40 second delay is disabled if the ignition has been
off less than
2 minutes. The interior lights will also go
on for
4 seconds if you pull on the door handle from the
inside trying to open a locked door.
Mirrors
Inside Mirror
When you are sitting.in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror
so 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.
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This light will also come on when you set your parking
brake, and will stay on
if your parking brake doesn’t
release fully. If it stays on after your parking brake is
fully released, it means you have a brake problem.
If the
light comes on while driving, pull
off the road and stop
carefully, You may notice that the pedal is harder to
push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may
take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your
Car” in
the Index.)
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I A CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake warning light is on. Driving with the
brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If
the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road
and stopped carefl
r, have the vehicle towed for
service.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
ANTI.-
LOCK
With anti-lock, this light will go on unless you start your
engine and it will stay on for three .seconds. If the light
doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to
warn
you if there is a problem.
If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving,
stop as soon
as possible and turn the key off. Then start
the engine to reset the system. If the light still stays on,
or comes on again while you’re driving, your Buick
needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning
light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not
anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning
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@ Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick .
Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle \
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Part 3 includes:
Comfort Control System
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Heater and Defroster
........................................................... 121
Air Conditioner
............................................................... 122
RearWindowDefogger
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Ventilation
................................................................... 121
Audiosystems
.................................................................... 122
SeaingtheClock
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RadioControls
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TapePlayerControls
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CDPlayerControls
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Care of Cassette Tape Player
& Tapes ............................................. 133
CareofCompactDiscs
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Antennacare
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Understanding Radio Reception
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