Owner's Manual
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... overheated engine, etc. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how t o start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. c ...Problems on page 8-4. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road ...This section tells you what fluids and lubricants t o L W . Buick running properly and looking good. Index ...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject i n this mtnual. You can use your Buick. @ The 1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Seats...
... overheated engine, etc. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how t o start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. c ...Problems on page 8-4. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road ...This section tells you what fluids and lubricants t o L W . Buick running properly and looking good. Index ...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject i n this mtnual. You can use your Buick. @ The 1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Seats...
Owner's Manual
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... any door is opened, the following systems will go of the key. that's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Andthe excessive heat can damage your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2. Your engine won't start in START for 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to help avoid draining your battery. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Buick...
... any door is opened, the following systems will go of the key. that's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Andthe excessive heat can damage your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Move your starter motor. 2. Your engine won't start in START for 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to help avoid draining your battery. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Buick...
Owner's Manual
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... are towing a trailer and are parking on and a chime sounds until you lift your left foot. When you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. That part shows what to do first to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal...
... are towing a trailer and are parking on and a chime sounds until you lift your left foot. When you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on the rear wheels. That part shows what to do first to use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake pedal down and push the parking brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl i n the transaxle. Shift to OFF. If you want . TLWI key to NEUTRAL (N) 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P). This is in the RUN position. Open and close the driver's the door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you leave the driver's seat. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you...
... out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl i n the transaxle. Shift to OFF. If you want . TLWI key to NEUTRAL (N) 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P). This is in the RUN position. Open and close the driver's the door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you leave the driver's seat. Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you...
Owner's Manual
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...'s a problem. If the regular brake system warning light is also on,you don't have anti-lock brakes. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this part. That's normal. If it will be a problem with your regular brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ' With the anti-lockbrake system, this light will come on when you start your vehicle may need service. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on , turn the ignition...
...'s a problem. If the regular brake system warning light is also on,you don't have anti-lock brakes. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this part. That's normal. If it will be a problem with your regular brakes. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ' With the anti-lockbrake system, this light will come on when you start your vehicle may need service. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on , turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is turned to determine how much the oil has degraded. This indicates that . If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed.Because of the oil lifehas been used and each timethe ignition key is required. With the ignition key in for harsh conditions. This will flash four times...
... a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is turned to determine how much the oil has degraded. This indicates that . If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on driving habits and conditions because these directly affect engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed.Because of the oil lifehas been used and each timethe ignition key is required. With the ignition key in for harsh conditions. This will flash four times...
Owner's Manual
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... rear window defogger) and the HI fan speed. 3-1 The Comfort Control Systemuses the new ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. Fresh air from outside air to flow through by moving . When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside your vehicle flowsthrough your Buick when the car is...
... rear window defogger) and the HI fan speed. 3-1 The Comfort Control Systemuses the new ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. Fresh air from outside air to flow through by moving . When the vehicle is not moving, you can get outside your vehicle flowsthrough your Buick when the car is...
Owner's Manual
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... the tnain system. Q REAR .#g x see on the passenger door. Your warranty would not cover this part of the system, push the OFF button on the main control panel once. 3-5 Press the button to keep the air at a previously chosen temperature. A" If the passenger control has been turned on, it off by pressing the WARM or COOL buttons on the rear window warm the glass...
... the tnain system. Q REAR .#g x see on the passenger door. Your warranty would not cover this part of the system, push the OFF button on the main control panel once. 3-5 Press the button to keep the air at a previously chosen temperature. A" If the passenger control has been turned on, it off by pressing the WARM or COOL buttons on the rear window warm the glass...
Owner's Manual
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... tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in your inside mirror, activate your wheels aren't rolling. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to the right. - 4-13 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. Even though the brake lights...
... tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in your inside mirror, activate your wheels aren't rolling. Skidding In a skid, a driver can ease a little to the right. - 4-13 Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. Even though the brake lights...
Owner's Manual
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... to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 0 Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fans If there's still no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get service help...
... to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 0 Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fans If there's still no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If you can drive. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. Idle for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you get service help...
Owner's Manual
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... Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. This air mixed with a vacuum control to check the belt. When this increased pressure or boost is routed through a bypass. Air Conditioning D. This diagram shows the features connected by thl: belt routing. Power Steering B, Alternator C. Crank E. The power steering pump uses a remote reservoir mounted on the throttle and cruise control cable bracket. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when you should check the fluid. C The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt. Coolant Pump...
... Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. This air mixed with a vacuum control to check the belt. When this increased pressure or boost is routed through a bypass. Air Conditioning D. This diagram shows the features connected by thl: belt routing. Power Steering B, Alternator C. Crank E. The power steering pump uses a remote reservoir mounted on the throttle and cruise control cable bracket. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when you should check the fluid. C The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt. Coolant Pump...
Owner's Manual
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... the Index. Don't ever dispose of water. Clean your oil sooner than either mileage specified. If none of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to park outside in the Index.) Always reset the oil life monitor after every oil change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 k m ) or 12 months -- Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) An engine coolant heater can be a big help . Wash...
... the Index. Don't ever dispose of water. Clean your oil sooner than either mileage specified. If none of oil products.) Used oil can be a real threat to park outside in the Index.) Always reset the oil life monitor after every oil change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 k m ) or 12 months -- Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) An engine coolant heater can be a big help . Wash...
Owner's Manual
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... give proper endurance, handling,speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. When it's Time forNew Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. If your tires have tires that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle will continue to...
... give proper endurance, handling,speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that same TPC Spec number. When it's Time forNew Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. If your tires have tires that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your vehicle will continue to...
Owner's Manual
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... suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever OCCUTS first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. -8- 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter...
... suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever OCCUTS first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. -8- 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter...
Owner's Manual
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...). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser. Pressure 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).AI? Arz Emissim C'orltrol Stmicx 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). pressure cap and...
...). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser. Pressure 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).AI? Arz Emissim C'orltrol Stmicx 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). pressure cap and...
Owner's Manual
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... the cooling system and pressure cap. DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in this section. An Emissiolz Corltrd Senjice. -i 0Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel cap gasket forany damage. An Emissior? Co11t1d Service. 0Inspect spark plug wires. I MaintenanceSchedule I I A n Emission CoI;ztml Service. 0Replace spark plugs. See "Recommended Fluids and...
... the cooling system and pressure cap. DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 0For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in this section. An Emissiolz Corltrd Senjice. -i 0Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect fuel cap gasket forany damage. An Emissior? Co11t1d Service. 0Inspect spark plug wires. I MaintenanceSchedule I I A n Emission CoI;ztml Service. 0Replace spark plugs. See "Recommended Fluids and...
Owner's Manual
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... the cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service. (Continued) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 1 Maintenance Schedule I1 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service.* 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt...
... the cooling system andpressure cap. An Emission Control Service. (Continued) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 1 Maintenance Schedule I1 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service.* 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt...
Owner's Manual
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... the road." Included with : - Or, write: General Motors of Buick Motor Division, for customers whose vehicles require same-day warranty repairs. Courtesy Transportation is Buick's way of Canada Limited. Please call us . Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means "keeping you on Courtesy Transportation. 8-5 Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa...
... the road." Included with : - Or, write: General Motors of Buick Motor Division, for customers whose vehicles require same-day warranty repairs. Courtesy Transportation is Buick's way of Canada Limited. Please call us . Courtesy Transportation To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means "keeping you on Courtesy Transportation. 8-5 Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa...
Owner's Manual
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...Fluid Warning ...2-33 Oil Pressure ...2-66 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-8. 2-59 Service Engine Soon ...2-65 Traction Control System Warning ...2-62 Traction Oft' Warning ...4-8 Trunk Ajar Warning ...2-66 Lighter ...2-56 Lights. Trailer ...Hood Release ...Horn ...Hydroplaning ... 4-22 4-33 6-9 2-29 4- 18 I Inspections Brake System ...7-42 Exhaust Systems ...7-42 Restraint Systems ...7-42 Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive AxleBoot and Seal ...7-42 Throttle Linkage ...7-42 Instrument Panel ...2-57 Instrument Panel Lights Control ...2-39 Instrument Panel. Hill and Mountain Roads ...Hitches...
...Fluid Warning ...2-33 Oil Pressure ...2-66 Safety Belt Reminder ...1-8. 2-59 Service Engine Soon ...2-65 Traction Control System Warning ...2-62 Traction Oft' Warning ...4-8 Trunk Ajar Warning ...2-66 Lighter ...2-56 Lights. Trailer ...Hood Release ...Horn ...Hydroplaning ... 4-22 4-33 6-9 2-29 4- 18 I Inspections Brake System ...7-42 Exhaust Systems ...7-42 Restraint Systems ...7-42 Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive AxleBoot and Seal ...7-42 Throttle Linkage ...7-42 Instrument Panel ...2-57 Instrument Panel Lights Control ...2-39 Instrument Panel. Hill and Mountain Roads ...Hitches...
Owner's Manual
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... ...1-27 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-27 1-46 Replacing After a Crash ...Right Front Passenger Position...1-25 . Rear Seat Passengers ...1-27 2-55 Rear Storage Armrest ...5-10 Rear Towing Hookups ...Rear Window Defogger (Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control) ...3-5 Rear Window Defogger (Electronic Touch Climate Control) ...3-8 Rearview Mirror 2-44 Automatic ...Heated Outside ...2-48 2-44 Manual ...1-5 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-43 Remote Fuel Door Manual Release...6-7 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-7 2-6 Remote Keyless Entry ...Battery Replacement...
... ...1-27 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-27 1-46 Replacing After a Crash ...Right Front Passenger Position...1-25 . Rear Seat Passengers ...1-27 2-55 Rear Storage Armrest ...5-10 Rear Towing Hookups ...Rear Window Defogger (Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control) ...3-5 Rear Window Defogger (Electronic Touch Climate Control) ...3-8 Rearview Mirror 2-44 Automatic ...Heated Outside ...2-48 2-44 Manual ...1-5 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-43 Remote Fuel Door Manual Release...6-7 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-7 2-6 Remote Keyless Entry ...Battery Replacement...