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2004 Buick Park Avenue Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-23 Mirrors ...2-36 OnStar® System ...2-41 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-43 ...
2004 Buick Park Avenue Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-27 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-23 Mirrors ...2-36 OnStar® System ...2-41 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-43 ...
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... to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30. Close and lock the door. 2. Don't let it . First, you . If a child will be riding in the Index. 3. Follow those rules for people of adult size. To see how, see...
... to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-27 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-30. Close and lock the door. 2. Don't let it . First, you . If a child will be riding in the Index. 3. Follow those rules for people of adult size. To see how, see...
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... go back out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on the buckle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as low as possible, below...
... go back out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on the buckle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as low as possible, below...
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... {CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with frontal air bags. The driver should not lean on or sleep against the door. {CAUTION: Anyone who is designed for air bag in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Air bags...
... {CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inflate with frontal air bags. The driver should not lean on or sleep against the door. {CAUTION: Anyone who is designed for air bag in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Air bags...
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The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-52
The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-52
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... in the side of a side impact air bag. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-53 Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even...
... in the side of a side impact air bag. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-53 Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even...
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... a release of the vehicle. How Does an Air Bag Restrain? Air bags should never be regarded as anything more gradually. The in moderate to the door. In moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions for the driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. 1-55 In moderate to severe...
... a release of the vehicle. How Does an Air Bag Restrain? Air bags should never be regarded as anything more gradually. The in moderate to the door. In moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions for the driver's and right front passenger's side impact air bag. 1-55 In moderate to severe...
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..., everyone in the air. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the side of the seatback closest to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will be warm, but can't get out of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. The parts of asthma or other breathing... trouble. If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you should get fresh air by opening a window or a door. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from the vents in flates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into...
..., everyone in the air. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the side of the seatback closest to the driver's and/or right front passenger's door will be warm, but can't get out of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. The parts of asthma or other breathing... trouble. If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you should get fresh air by opening a window or a door. Air bag inflation doesn't prevent the driver from the vents in flates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that come into...
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... Are Parked ...2-35 Mirrors ...2-36 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-39 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-40 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...2-41 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Doors...
... Are Parked ...2-35 Mirrors ...2-36 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-36 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-39 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-40 Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror ...2-41 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Doors...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Rear Storage Area ...2-49 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-49 Rear Seat Pass Through ...2-49 Convenience Net ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-50 Vehicle Personalization ...2-51 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...2-51 OnStar® System ...2-41 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-43 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-47 Glove Box ...2-47 Garage Door Opener Compartment ...2-47 Center Console Storage Area ...2-48 Assist Handles ...2-49 2-2
Section 2 Features and Controls Rear Storage Area ...2-49 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-49 Rear Seat Pass Through ...2-49 Convenience Net ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-50 Vehicle Personalization ...2-51 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...2-51 OnStar® System ...2-41 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-43 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-43 Storage Areas ...2-47 Glove Box ...2-47 Garage Door Opener Compartment ...2-47 Center Console Storage Area ...2-48 Assist Handles ...2-49 2-2
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...feature. If a replacement key or any additional key is used for the ignition, as well as the driver's door lock, trunk and glove box. Keep the bar code tag that matches a decoder in . The VALET key...41 for more information on page 2-22 for more information. If your vehicle is used when valet parking your vehicle. Be sure you have a transponder in the key head that came with an active ...subscription and you may be used for the ignition and the driver's door only. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key® III vehicle theft system. Both the master and ...
...feature. If a replacement key or any additional key is used for the ignition, as well as the driver's door lock, trunk and glove box. Keep the bar code tag that matches a decoder in . The VALET key...41 for more information on page 2-22 for more information. If your vehicle is used when valet parking your vehicle. Be sure you have a transponder in the key head that came with an active ...subscription and you may be used for the ignition and the driver's door only. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key® III vehicle theft system. Both the master and ...
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...): Press this button to unlock the trunk when the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. Q (Lock): Press this button to unlock all of the doors. 2-6 L (Remote Alarm): Your transmitter comes equipped with a key. Press this button again within five seconds to lock all of the..." under Interior Lamps on . If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC), the numbers on , but only while the transaxle is in PARK (P). The trunk button will also illuminate the interior lamps. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you may also turn off...
...): Press this button to unlock the trunk when the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. Q (Lock): Press this button to unlock all of the doors. 2-6 L (Remote Alarm): Your transmitter comes equipped with a key. Press this button again within five seconds to lock all of the..." under Interior Lamps on . If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC), the numbers on , but only while the transaxle is in PARK (P). The trunk button will also illuminate the interior lamps. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature, you may also turn off...
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The following modes may be programmed to the driver's preference for automatic door locks, security feedback, delayed locking, memory seat, perimeter lighting, outside curb view assist mirror and window lockout. Mode 3: Exterior lamps flash when locking and ...
The following modes may be programmed to the driver's preference for automatic door locks, security feedback, delayed locking, memory seat, perimeter lighting, outside curb view assist mirror and window lockout. Mode 3: Exterior lamps flash when locking and ...
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... match additional transmitters to your dealer. Each time the trunk button is lost transmitter will arm the theft-deterrent system whenever the doors are closed and you push the unlock button. To change to the user's preference. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter..., the lost or stolen, a replacement can be matched. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the driver's door throughout the procedure. 2. Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to another transmitter from unlocking your...
... match additional transmitters to your dealer. Each time the trunk button is lost transmitter will arm the theft-deterrent system whenever the doors are closed and you push the unlock button. To change to the user's preference. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter..., the lost or stolen, a replacement can be matched. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the driver's door throughout the procedure. 2. Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to another transmitter from unlocking your...
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...permanent injuries or even death from the outside, use your doors can easily open it . • Outsiders can be unable to lock and unlock your vehicle. Locking your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children -...move the manual lock on the door handle forward or rearward. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not locked. Always lock your vehicle whenever you slow down or stop your vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle ...
...permanent injuries or even death from the outside, use your doors can easily open it . • Outsiders can be unable to lock and unlock your vehicle. Locking your door key or remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children -...move the manual lock on the door handle forward or rearward. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks There are not locked. Always lock your vehicle whenever you slow down or stop your vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle ...
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...Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the doors. If any door is turned to signal that the lock delay mode is not fully closed , the doors will display a DOOR AJAR message. Pressing the door lock switch or the remote keyless entry lock button a second time will.... 2-11 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on your vehicle is equipped with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will sound three times to the unlock position twice in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds. ...
...Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the doors. If any door is turned to signal that the lock delay mode is not fully closed , the doors will display a DOOR AJAR message. Pressing the door lock switch or the remote keyless entry lock button a second time will.... 2-11 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on your vehicle is equipped with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will sound three times to the unlock position twice in the outside key cylinder unlock position for more than two seconds. ...
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...for each remote keyless entry transmitter. Release the power door lock switch. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the ignition. If all of PARK (P) all the doors are closed again, it will lock. Press the unlock button on the driver's door throughout this feature through the DIC. If you ... again. If your vehicle is closed , every time you 're not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock switch to enter the programming mode. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close the doors and turn on page 3-47. And, every time you stop and move the...
...for each remote keyless entry transmitter. Release the power door lock switch. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the ignition. If all of PARK (P) all the doors are closed again, it will lock. Press the unlock button on the driver's door throughout this feature through the DIC. If you ... again. If your vehicle is closed , every time you 're not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power lock switch to enter the programming mode. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Close the doors and turn on page 3-47. And, every time you stop and move the...
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.... See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the remote keyless entry transmitter to change modes: 1. Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). Press the lock button on page 3-47. 2-13 For example, pressing the lock button on the transmitter again.... If your vehicle is pressed, the mode will remain in the corresponding automatic door lock mode. All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P). Press the lock button on the transmitter to advance to change this procedure. 2. Use the following ...
.... See Driver Information Center (DIC) on the remote keyless entry transmitter to change modes: 1. Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). Press the lock button on page 3-47. 2-13 For example, pressing the lock button on the transmitter again.... If your vehicle is pressed, the mode will remain in the corresponding automatic door lock mode. All doors automatically unlock when shifted into PARK (P). Press the lock button on the transmitter to advance to change this procedure. 2. Use the following ...
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...the inside when this feature by holding the power door lock switch on the driver's door for the other rear door lock. Move the lever located on , do the following: 1. To open a rear door when the security lock is open. Unlock the door. 2. Then open the rear door from the inside , then get out and ...close the door. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the ...
...the inside when this feature by holding the power door lock switch on the driver's door for the other rear door lock. Move the lever located on , do the following: 1. To open a rear door when the security lock is open. Unlock the door. 2. Then open the rear door from the inside , then get out and ...close the door. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the ...
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... will still be operable. The middle of the switch will light to indicate that the feature is active. Use the switches on the driver's door armrest to lock out only the rear windows. To partially open the window, pull the switch back half way. The light in the center ...of the windows while the ignition is on the driver's door armrest has an express-down feature. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 2-24 for programming instructions. Pull the switch back all passenger window switches, ...
... will still be operable. The middle of the switch will light to indicate that the feature is active. Use the switches on the driver's door armrest to lock out only the rear windows. To partially open the window, pull the switch back half way. The light in the center ...of the windows while the ignition is on the driver's door armrest has an express-down feature. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 2-24 for programming instructions. Pull the switch back all passenger window switches, ...