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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section explains how start and operate your Buick. [. . . ] Turn the ignition key OFF to unlock the steering to wheel. See "Ignition Positions"in the Index. Clamp the steering wheel in straight-ahead position, witha clamping device designed for towing. Release the parking brake. L h I ' I I NOTICE: I Do not tow your vehicle from the rear, or your vehicle could be badly damaged and the costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 4-29 Loading Your Vehicle Fm TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. TOTAL KG LBS. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT SPEED TIRE ESSURE SIZE 'PSI/KPa RTG FRT. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U. S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT O N THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, foundthe on gross rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells you the weight capacityof your vehicle, called the GVWR Two labels-onyour vehicle show how much weight it (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). GVWR includes the The may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. driver's door tells you the Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the Gross of for proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)for either the front or rear pressures for the tireson your vehicle. It also gives you axle. of people that important information about the number it , can be in your vehicle the total weight that you can And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread and 132 carry. This weight called the Vehicle Capacity Weight out. (60 kg) in your is of and includes the weight all occupants, cargo and all trunk. nonfactory-installed options. 4-30 I Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. I you do, parts on your vehicle can f break, or it can change the your vehicle way handles. Also, overloading can shorten life of your the vehicle. If you put things inside your vehiclelike suitcases, -tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you haveto stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or a in crash. In a of trunk, putthem as far forward as can. Neyer stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops the seats. of Don't leave an unsecured . child restraint in your vehicle. [. . . ] 6-60 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 6-30 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VisorVanityMirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]