User manual BUICK SKYLARK 1995

[. . . ] The 1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual How toUsethisManual iii This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how use your seats and safety belts properly. to It FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 This section explains how start and operate your Buick. [. . . ] See "Ignition" in theIndex. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Release the parking brake. 4-27 Towing Your Buick from Rear the Loading Your Vehicle @I I1 TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT PRESSURE SPEED TIRE SIZE PSI/KPa RTG FRT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . I NOTICE: Do not tow your Buick from the rear, or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. Tire-Loading Informationlabel The found on the rearedge of the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommendedinflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information aboutthe number of people that can be in yourvehicle and the total weight that youcan carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than132 pounds (60 kilograms) in your trunk. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U. S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is theCertification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast 4-29 as the vehiclegoes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, see your Buick dealer and a trailer for important information about towing with your vehicle. Do not towa trailer if your vehicle is equipped with the 2. 3 Liter, L4 engine. Your car cantow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3. 1 Liter V6 engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you shouldread the information in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. In it aremany time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. [. . . ] WheelReplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When It's Time for New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 2-49 3-13 2-10 3-11 6-19 2- 18 2-27 3-4 6-35 6-29 4-28 6-27 6-33 6-31 5-20 6-28 6-29 5-28 6-32 6-32 6-32 6-31 6-30 6-33 6-30 1-34 2-23 5-26 TowingaTrailer . 4-30 5-7 Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]