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... 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use your Buick running properly and looking good, Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when ... flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. i The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to quickly find helpful information and ...
... 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to use your Buick running properly and looking good, Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when ... flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. i The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to quickly find helpful information and ...
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GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Part No. 25645978 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights...
GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Part No. 25645978 B First Edition @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights...
Owner's Manual
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... things that could be hurt. These mean there something that could hurt you if you what the hazard is. It's an alphabetical list of the manual. If you don't, you what todo to help you or other people. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this, it . Safety Warnings and ...Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. viii If you 'll find a number of safety cautions...
... things that could be hurt. These mean there something that could hurt you if you what the hazard is. It's an alphabetical list of the manual. If you don't, you what todo to help you or other people. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do this, it . Safety Warnings and ...Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. viii If you 'll find a number of safety cautions...
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... your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. ix But the notice will find NOTICE: These mean there something that could be covered by...
... your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be costly. When you read other manuals, you what to do to help avoid the damage. ix But the notice will find NOTICE: These mean there something that could be covered by...
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... ride in any area of your vehicle that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you are buckled up. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your safety belt,and check that is extremely...
... ride in any area of your vehicle that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you are buckled up. It also tells you some things you 're not wearing a safety belt, your safety belt,and check that is extremely...
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... excellent driver, but if you're in the Index) so you and your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 you can be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident -- First, you from far home, why should I wear safety belts? Adjust the seat (to see how, see the part of... this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of adult size. Be aware that isn't your fault -- Here's how to know about safety belts and children...
... excellent driver, but if you're in the Index) so you and your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 you can be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident -- First, you from far home, why should I wear safety belts? Adjust the seat (to see how, see the part of... this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of adult size. Be aware that isn't your fault -- Here's how to know about safety belts and children...
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... belt, even with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. The driver should sit asfar back as possible while still maintaining control of this manual called "Children" and thecaution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR .BAG. Thelight tells you . An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children...
... belt, even with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. The driver should sit asfar back as possible while still maintaining control of this manual called "Children" and thecaution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR .BAG. Thelight tells you . An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children...
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Theyare probably part of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. Lap Belt If your Buick should be injured if you is qualifiedto do so. Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedBuick Air bags affect how your vehicle has a front ... "Service and Owner Publications" in the center positions. 1-26 The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. I Center Passenger Position JTIl- N: For upto 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and...
Theyare probably part of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. Lap Belt If your Buick should be injured if you is qualifiedto do so. Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedBuick Air bags affect how your vehicle has a front ... "Service and Owner Publications" in the center positions. 1-26 The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. I Center Passenger Position JTIl- N: For upto 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and...
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...Door Ajar Reminder(If Equipped) If your Park Avenue is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), a door is turnedto the unlock position twice within three seconds, all doors of your shift lever outof PARK (P), all of PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock. When the door isclosed... again, it will lock. See "DriverInformation Center" in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock buttonto lock the doors. 2-5 If ...
...Door Ajar Reminder(If Equipped) If your Park Avenue is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), a door is turnedto the unlock position twice within three seconds, all doors of your shift lever outof PARK (P), all of PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock. When the door isclosed... again, it will lock. See "DriverInformation Center" in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock buttonto lock the doors. 2-5 If ...
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...lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Then take your keys. Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off . Lock the glove box. Close all doors except the driver's. 0 This light reminds you ...alot where someone will turn off after approximately 30 seconds. Lock the door with a key or use the manual door lock. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won'tactivate if you . Parking Lots If you haveto leave your ignition key? The SECURITY light should also remember that you have to do...
...lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Then take your keys. Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off . Lock the glove box. Close all doors except the driver's. 0 This light reminds you ...alot where someone will turn off after approximately 30 seconds. Lock the door with a key or use the manual door lock. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won'tactivate if you . Parking Lots If you haveto leave your ignition key? The SECURITY light should also remember that you have to do...
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... setting off the alarm by accident: 0 If you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent system, thevehicle should be blown. Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open , or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The horn fuse may be locked with your vehicle. PASS-Key I11 is a passive...
... setting off the alarm by accident: 0 If you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent system, thevehicle should be blown. Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open , or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The horn fuse may be locked with your vehicle. PASS-Key I11 is a passive...
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.... 2-22 If it there as you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way the to floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to...
.... 2-22 If it there as you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way the to floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to...
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... interior, behind the rearview mirror. Rain Sense Wipers (If Equipped) positioned to OFFMIST, the less sensitive the wipers are to rain. It is activated by manually turning the wiper band to a position withinthe DELAY area. The rain sense system is important to note that controls the operation of moisture on the...
... interior, behind the rearview mirror. Rain Sense Wipers (If Equipped) positioned to OFFMIST, the less sensitive the wipers are to rain. It is activated by manually turning the wiper band to a position withinthe DELAY area. The rain sense system is important to note that controls the operation of moisture on the...
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.... Push the knob all the way back in toturn off . Lamps On Reminder Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 0 0 If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you will turn on first... to turn off when the lampsare turned off the parking and headlamps. The chime will hear a continuous warning chime. ...
.... Push the knob all the way back in toturn off . Lamps On Reminder Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 0 0 If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you will turn on first... to turn off when the lampsare turned off the parking and headlamps. The chime will hear a continuous warning chime. ...
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...glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may have an automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Your Buick may take a few seconds). push it back for daytime use . Another photocell built into the mirror surface, senses when headlamps are ...sitting in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Mirrors Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) When you are behind you. Pull the tab forward for night use ; A...
...glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may have an automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mirror. Your Buick may take a few seconds). push it back for daytime use . Another photocell built into the mirror surface, senses when headlamps are ...sitting in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Mirrors Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) When you are behind you. Pull the tab forward for night use ; A...
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... assist strap over each rear door and the front passenger's door can be used to help you to consolidate the functions of your Buick. The sunshade must be manually closed, Once the astroroof is on . The sunshademust be operated in retained accessory power or when the ignition is on the roof between... to the full-open fully, press the switch rearward again and release. Universal Transmitter(If Equipped) The sunroof switch can also be opened and closed manually for vent operation. The sunshade can be opened...
... assist strap over each rear door and the front passenger's door can be used to help you to consolidate the functions of your Buick. The sunshade must be manually closed, Once the astroroof is on . The sunshademust be operated in retained accessory power or when the ignition is on the roof between... to the full-open fully, press the switch rearward again and release. Universal Transmitter(If Equipped) The sunroof switch can also be opened and closed manually for vent operation. The sunshade can be opened...
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... comes on and stays on for about it will see in the Index. Waiting to do repairs can indicatewhen there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. If the driver's belt is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that tells you are...
... comes on and stays on for about it will see in the Index. Waiting to do repairs can indicatewhen there may be alarmed when this manual's advice. If the driver's belt is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that tells you are...
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... section "Problems on , press the button again. engine related problem, the system will turn off the engineas soon as possible. See"Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to traction control, the traction control system will turn off, the warning light will come on and the chime will sound. TEMPERATURE located...
... section "Problems on , press the button again. engine related problem, the system will turn off the engineas soon as possible. See"Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to traction control, the traction control system will turn off, the warning light will come on and the chime will sound. TEMPERATURE located...
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This manual explains what to 100%. Battery Volts: Press the GAGES button until the display shows BATTERY STATE.If the voltage is above 16 volts, the display ...
This manual explains what to 100%. Battery Volts: Press the GAGES button until the display shows BATTERY STATE.If the voltage is above 16 volts, the display ...
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... VENT button again. 3-4 To turn off by if using the TEMP button. the Manual Operation You may also manually adjust thea r delivery or fan speed. The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of the RECIRC mode... the system is usedto change the directionof the airflow. Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or FRONTbuttons will display the outside air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving even with the system in TEMP button adjusted toa display AUTO mode and the F 20 of 75 O (24"C), ...
... VENT button again. 3-4 To turn off by if using the TEMP button. the Manual Operation You may also manually adjust thea r delivery or fan speed. The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of the RECIRC mode... the system is usedto change the directionof the airflow. Pushing the FAN, AIR FLOW or FRONTbuttons will display the outside air to flow through your Buick when the vehicle is moving even with the system in TEMP button adjusted toa display AUTO mode and the F 20 of 75 O (24"C), ...