User manual BUICK SKYLARK 1996

[. . . ] I ' I @) n The 1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual ; c Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] such as enough water, or packed snow on the road to ice Here are some tips on night driving. -make a "mirrored surface" and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 0 Drivedefensively. Don't drink and drive. 0 414 0 Adjustyour inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from heatlamps Uehind you. In remote areas, . watch foranimals, I 0 . 0 ' Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On wet a road, you can't stop, accelerate turn as well because or roads. your tire-to-road traction isn't good ason as left, And, if your tires don't have much tread you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be fall The cautious if rain starts to while you are driving. surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement. d r y ' The heavier the rain, the harderis to see. . Even if your it windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge the road and even of people walking. It's wise to keep your wiping equipment good shape in and. keepyour windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas the windshield, or when on strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. 4-16 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. I After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work- normally. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up So under your tires that they actually ride on the can water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going'fast enough. When your vehicle hydroplaning' is it has little or no contact with the road. Driving toofast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems' too. tires haven't much tread if the pressure in or or one But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. more is low. It. can happen if a lot of water standirigon is the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. fast The . best advice is to slow down when it is raining. 4-17 Driving Through Deep Standing Water City Driving NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water cancome in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that slightlp is lower than the underbody your vehicle. [. . . ] 6-49 FinishDamage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 . Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 HighwayHypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22 4-22 HillandMountainRoads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Entry Keyless 6-7 Release 2-28 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]