1993 BUICK SKYLARK radio antenna

@ 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
............................................................ 120
Heater and Defroster
........................................................... 121
Air Conditioner
............................................................... 122
RearWindowDefogger
........................................................ 121
Ventilation
................................................................... 121
Audiosystems
.................................................................... 122
SeaingtheClock
................................................... 125.127. 124
RadioControls
.................................................... 124.126. 128
TapePlayerControls
........................................................... 127
CDPlayerControls
............................................................ 130
Care of Cassette Tape Player
& Tapes ............................................. 133
CareofCompactDiscs
......................................................... 133
Antennacare
................................................................ 134
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................................. 122
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Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged,
If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
If the
mast
is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you should
replace it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast
is still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it's cleaned from time to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
full
mast extension.
equivalent solvent.
3. Wipe cloth over the
mast sections,
removing
. any dirt.
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4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
radio or ignition on and
off.
6. Then repeat if necessary.

damaged. If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio
off, it may be damaged or neea
to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna
by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.
Ifthe mast portion of your an$ema is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
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GAUGES
HORN
ALARM HTR-A/C
RDO IGN
TURN DR LK
TAIL LPS
WDO
WIPER
ERLS
FTP
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IGN ECM HDLP Backup Lamps, Electronic PRNDL Display
Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors
Stop Lamps, Hazard Flashers
Trunk Lamp,-Door Lock Switches, Power Mirrors
(Automatic Transmission Only) Remote Keyless Entry
Instrument Panel Lighting
Gauges, Rear Defog Relay, Antilock Brake Telltale, Brake Transmi\
ssion Shift Interlock
Horn
Multi-Function Alarm Module
Heater, Air Conditioning, Antilock Brakes, Daytime Running Lamps \
(Canada), Computer Controlled Ride
Radio Power, Cruise Control
Turn Signals
Power Door Lock Relay
.Tail Lamps, Marker Lamps, License Lamps (Circuit Breaker) Power Windows
Windshield Wipers Engine controls
Flash-to-Pass
(U.S. Only)
(Circuit Breaker) Rear Window Defogger, Power Door Locks, Powe\
r Seats, Power Antenna
Ecm, Ignition System (Circuit Breaker) Headlamps
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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