power steering BUICK SKYLARK 1993 Owners Manual

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.
I
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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Lights
The headlight switch is located on the control left of the
steering column. To turn on your lights, turn the band
marked LIGHTS.
It controls these light systems:
0 Headlights
0 Taillights
Parking Lights
0 License Lights
Sidemarker Lights The interior courtesy lights can be turned on by rotating
the control located
on the instrument panel
to MAX.
The instrument panel brightness can be adjusted
between MIN and MAX by rotating the control also.
Battery Run-down Protection
This feature is made up of two functions. They are
inadvertent power control and parasitic power control. If
vehicle battery is disconnected for any reason the system
timers will change to
3 minutes and 3 days respectively
until the vehicle is driven 15 miles.
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Braking in Emergencies
Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to.
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time.
In many emergencies, steering can help you more than
even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it
will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you
turn
the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction.
If you’ve ever
tried to steer
a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed. While
you’re in a curve, speed is the one factor you can
control.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then
you suddenly accelerate.
Those two control systems
-- steering and acceleration --
can overwhelm those places where.the tires meet the
road and make you lose control.
What should you do if this ever happens? Let up on the
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it
to
go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should
adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are
based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.
If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a
curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front
wheels are straight ahead.
Try to adjust your speed
so you can “drive” through the
curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then
accelerate gently into the straightaway.
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Power Steering Fluid What to Add:
I
How To Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with .a clean rag.
Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove
the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot, the level
When the engine compartment is cool, the level
should be at the
“HOT” mark.
should be at the “FULL COLD” mark. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule
to determine what
kind
of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
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. Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code D1 (L40)2 2.3L L-4 (QUAD 4) OHC
Belt Tensions -
Front crankbelt: automatically controlled by an
idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be
ncessary. Power steering:
450 Newtons
Cooling System Capacity -
10.4 quarts/9.8 liters
Crankcase Capacity -
4 quarts/3.8 liters
Air Conditioning Capaeity(Rl2)4 -
2.63 lbs. (1.19 kilograms)
Fuel Tank Capacity -
15.2 gallons/57.5 liters
Transaxle, Automatic -
Capacity 4 quarts/3.8 liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers3
Air Filter - AI 172C
Fuel Filter
- GF578
Oil Filter
- PF1225 or PF47
PCV Valve
- CV899C
Spark Plug
- FR3LSK, GAP 0.035”
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1 8th Character of the Vehicle Identification Number.
z Made in a GM plant in the United States.
3 Part numbers are AC type.
4 Air Conditioning Refrigerant - Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your
vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If you’re not sure ask your Buick dealer.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering,
Suspension and
Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle
Linkage Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
hspect the front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the
power steering lines and hoses for
proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then
inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the
exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position
parts as well as open seams, holes,
loose connections,
or 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.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake
lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for swrface condition.
Also
inspect Qwn brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake
parts
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers parking brake, etc. The parking
brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment
is required. You may need
to have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may
need to be serviced. Also, if the
brake system warning light stays on or
comes on, something may
be wrong
with the brake system. See “Brake System
Warning Light” in the Index. If
your anti-lock brake system warning
light stays
on, comes on or flashes,
something may
be wrong with the
anti-lock brake system. See “Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light”
in the
Index.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for API service SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
proper viscosity. The
“SG’
designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as
“SGICC,”
66~~/~~,991 or
“SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or
approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
~~
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535) or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884) or
equivalent.
DEXRON@ IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No.
12345881) or equivalent.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120)’
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil or
silicone lubricant
(GM Part No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Engine oil.
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Part 9 Index
Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 72 Antifreeze ...................................... 231
Adding Antilock Brakes
................................. 150
Brake Fluid
.................................. 236 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ............... 111
Coolant
..................................... 231 Anti-Theft Tips ................................... 70
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 257 Anti-Theft Feature. Delco Loc I1 .................... 131
Engine Oil
................................... 223 Appearance Care ................................ 249
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 243 Appearance Care and Materials ..................... 256
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
.................... 229 Armrest Storage ................................. 107
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 235 Ashtrays ....................................... 105
Additives, Engine Oil
.............................. 226 Assist Handles .................................. 107
Adjustable Ride Control
............................ 86 Audio Systems .................................. 122
Adjustment, Brake
............................... 153 Automatic Door Locks ............................. 65
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 28 Automatic Transaxle .............................. 77
Air Cleaner
..................................... 228 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ......................... 229
Air Conditioner
................................. 122 Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock .................... 174
Air Outlets
..................................... 120
Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 145
Alcohol in Gasoline
.............................. 21 7 Baby, Holding a ................................. 45
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
....................... 253 Battery ........................................ 237
AM Radio Reception
............................. 122 Battery Cables, Starting With ....................... 188
AM Stereo Radio Reception
....................... 123 Battery Warning Light and Gage .................... 116
Antenna Care
................................... 134 Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a ..................... 177
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Power Antenna
..................................... 134
Door Locks
................................... 65
Seat Controls
................................... 16
Steering
..................................... 154
Windows
..................................... 87
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts During ................ 35
Pressure. Tire
................................... 242
Problems on the Road
............................ 185
Publications. Service
............................. 288
Publications Order Form .......................... 291
Push-Starting Your Car
........................... 188
Steering
Fluid
................................ 234
Proper Safety Belt Usage for Adults
.................. 28
Racing. Shifting When Your Engine is
............... 78
Radiator Overheating
............................. 197
Radio. Adding a Two-way
......................... 123
Radio Systems
.................................. 122
Rain. Driving in
................................. 161
Reaction Time
in Braking ......................... 149
Reading Lights
.................................. 10 1
RearBrakes .................................... 153
Rear Door Security Lock
........................... 69
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
.................... 40
Rear Seatbacks. Folding
............................ 20
Rear Window Defogger ........................... 121 Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 16
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
................. 281
Recovery. Off-Road
.............................. 156
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 179
Remote Fuel Door Release
.......................... 219
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 67
Remote Trunk Release
............................. 66
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
...................... 66
Replaceable Light Bulbs
.......................... 262
Replacing Brake System Parts
...................... 237
Replacing Safety Belts
............................. 60
Replacing Tires
................................. 244
Replacing Wheels
............................... 247
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................ 78
Restraint. Child
.................................. 46
Restraint Systems. Checking Your
.................... 59
Restraints. Head .................................. 18
Reverse Gear Position
............................. 78
Ride Control System. Adjustable
..................... 86
“Riding” the Brakes
.............................. 149
Roads. Hill and Mountain
......................... 170
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................ 213
Rotation. Tire
................................... 243
Run (Ignition Key Position)
......................... 73
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............ 85
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 287
Roadsigns
..................................... 138
Running Lights. Daytime
.......................... 100

Starting Your Car if the Battery is “Dead” .............. 188
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................ 197
Steering ........................................ 154
Steering in Emergencies ........................... 155
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................... 88
Steering Without Power Assist ..................... 154
Stereo Sound Systems ............................ 122
Storage Console ................................. 106
Storing Your Vehicle ............................. 237
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key is ....................... 73
Stuck. 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 ..................................... 1 17
Tamper-Resistant Odometer ........................ 108
Tape Player Care ................................ 133
Temperature. Engine Coolant Warning Light .......... 112
Theft ............................................ 70
Thermostat ..................................... 233
Third Gear ...................................... 78
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................... 88
Time. Setting the ......................... 125.127. 129
Tire Balance .................................... 246
Tire Chains ..................................... 248
Tire. Flat ....................................... 204
Tire Inflation ................................... 242
Tire Inspection and Rotation ....................... 243
Tire Quality Grading ............................. 245
Tires .......................................... 241
Tires. When to Replace ........................... 244
Tires. White Sidewall Cleaning ..................... 254
Torn Safety Belts ................................. 60
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) ................. 174
Towing Your Buick .............................. 193
Towing a Trailer ................................. 179
Trademarks. GM ................................ 216
Traffic Lights ................................... 143
Traffic Officer .................................. 144
Trailer Brakes ................................... 182
Trailer Towing .................................. 179
Transaxle/Transmission. Automatic ................... 77
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 227
Trip Odometer .................................. 108
Trunk Release. Remote ............................ 66
Turn Signal and Headlight Beam Lever ................ 88
Turn Signal “On” Chime ............................ 90
Twisted Safety Belts .. I ............................ 35
Two Children Wearing the Same Safety Belt ............ 58
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............... 89