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... t o do if you how t o use it t o quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and h .)w to contact Buick for-assistance and how t o get service publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you how to drive under different conditions......Here ycyu'll find something you how to operate your - @ The 1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you have a problem while d riving, such as a f'1at tire or overheated engine, etc. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how t o start and operate your...
... t o do if you how t o use it t o quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and h .)w to contact Buick for-assistance and how t o get service publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you how to drive under different conditions......Here ycyu'll find something you how to operate your - @ The 1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you have a problem while d riving, such as a f'1at tire or overheated engine, etc. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how t o start and operate your...
Owner's Manual
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...be this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Walter Mcxrr and Tlmnzus Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Buick,son of a giant distribution system. Buick engineers developed the iv He knew the Buick as a "self-seller." If automobiles could be called it was building gasoline... C. outlets and salespeople a s the nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. Durant was reorganized, ...
...be this good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Walter Mcxrr and Tlmnzus Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Buick,son of a giant distribution system. Buick engineers developed the iv He knew the Buick as a "self-seller." If automobiles could be called it was building gasoline... C. outlets and salespeople a s the nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. Durant was reorganized, ...
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... first car totravel across the country and around the world. I ,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that won 500 racing trophies in endurance tests across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina... was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression.However, new General Manager Harlow H. the The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the race track, but in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy 500 began. Curtice ...
... first car totravel across the country and around the world. I ,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1906. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successfully that won 500 racing trophies in endurance tests across South America, driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina... was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression.However, new General Manager Harlow H. the The success of Buick engines was visible not only on the race track, but in 1909 and 1910, including successes at Indianapolis two years before Indy 500 began. Curtice ...
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... pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the post-war era. 1953 Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. vi The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster...
... pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the post-war era. 1953 Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in the Special. vi The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was used in the 1948 Roadmaster...
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SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a b RADIO VOLUME ak CONDITIONING AIR 3 3 FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LAMPSoR HIGH BEAM -0 = VENTILATING FAN TEMP b& OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER ,111, FOG LAMPS HORN $0 (a) b SPEAKER )tT X e5 1 '1 & . For example, these symbols are ... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK Thesc symbols are 011 some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER 45 -F-
SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a b RADIO VOLUME ak CONDITIONING AIR 3 3 FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LAMPSoR HIGH BEAM -0 = VENTILATING FAN TEMP b& OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER ,111, FOG LAMPS HORN $0 (a) b SPEAKER )tT X e5 1 '1 & . For example, these symbols are ... and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK Thesc symbols are 011 some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are used on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER 45 -F-
Owner's Manual
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...when it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Illuminated Entry System (Option) Glove Box You'll be locked, and so will your engine, or when 25 seconds have this . Always do it can make the illuminated entry system work too. (See "Remote Keyless Entry System" in the ...Ignition If you have passed. They'll go on. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from your vehicle with you start your ignition and ...
...when it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Illuminated Entry System (Option) Glove Box You'll be locked, and so will your engine, or when 25 seconds have this . Always do it can make the illuminated entry system work too. (See "Remote Keyless Entry System" in the ...Ignition If you have passed. They'll go on. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from your vehicle with you start your ignition and ...
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...the PASS-Key% system. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can service PASS-Key% to check the fuse (see your engine if you turn it off . If the starter won't work with different resistor pellets in an ... you accidentally use a key that someone tries to the engine. Clean and dry the key. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to be able torestart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. If your Buick dealer. When the PASS-Key% system senses that has...
...the PASS-Key% system. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your Buick dealer or alocksmith who can service PASS-Key% to check the fuse (see your engine if you turn it off . If the starter won't work with different resistor pellets in an ... you accidentally use a key that someone tries to the engine. Clean and dry the key. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to be able torestart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%. If your Buick dealer. When the PASS-Key% system senses that has...
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To use things like LOCK. If it is, then is off. This position locks your engine. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn it toward you. Use OFF if you must have your car... the position for driving. (E) START This key position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. E (D) RUN: This is off the engine but still turn the only with key your hand. NOTICE: With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can 't turn the switch to force ...
To use things like LOCK. If it is, then is off. This position locks your engine. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn it toward you. Use OFF if you must have your car... the position for driving. (E) START This key position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. E (D) RUN: This is off the engine but still turn the only with key your hand. NOTICE: With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can 't turn the switch to force ...
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...much sooner. When the engine starts, let go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 2-17 If you do, you 're already moving . Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to PARK (P) only when your Buick is moving , use... NEUTRAL (N) only. If it doesn't startright away, hold your key in START for aboutthree to five secondsat a timeuntil your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift...
...much sooner. When the engine starts, let go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your vehicle is stopped. 2-17 If you do, you 're already moving . Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to PARK (P) only when your Buick is moving , use... NEUTRAL (N) only. If it doesn't startright away, hold your key in START for aboutthree to five secondsat a timeuntil your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to shift...
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... electrical parts oraccessories, you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through water that is designed to workwith the If electronics in your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it there as you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this... a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt outlet. 2-18 To use the coolant heater: 1. Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to starting your vehicle. Try pushing your...
... electrical parts oraccessories, you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through water that is designed to workwith the If electronics in your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it there as you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this... a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt outlet. 2-18 To use the coolant heater: 1. Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through your engine's air intake and badly damage your vehicle. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to starting your vehicle. Try pushing your...
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...Instead trying tolist of everything here,we ask that particular area. Theanswer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you don't, it from moving engine parts. PARK (P): This locksyour front wheels. It's the best position to use when you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the... cord as was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle. NOTICE: After you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can't move easily. 2-19 Shifting the Automatic Transaxle 7 There are several different positions for that you ...
...Instead trying tolist of everything here,we ask that particular area. Theanswer depends on the weather, the kindof oil you don't, it from moving engine parts. PARK (P): This locksyour front wheels. It's the best position to use when you 've used the coolant heater, be sure to store the... cord as was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle. NOTICE: After you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can't move easily. 2-19 Shifting the Automatic Transaxle 7 There are several different positions for that you ...
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...way into thegear you wish. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you 're already moving forward could damage your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you maintain brake application. Shift to backup. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply... your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE(R) while your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice Snow" in this part. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Ensure theshift lever is fully PARK (P) range before...
...way into thegear you wish. Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you 're already moving forward could damage your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you maintain brake application. Shift to backup. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply... your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE(R) while your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice Snow" in this part. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Ensure theshift lever is fully PARK (P) range before...
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... km/h), push your warranty. If you need more power for AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE normal driving. Here are some times might chooseTHIRD (3) you instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) with the engine racing isn't covered by of OVERDRIVE () a: When driving on hilly, winding roads When towing atrailer, so there is less shifting between gears 0 When...
... km/h), push your warranty. If you need more power for AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE normal driving. Here are some times might chooseTHIRD (3) you instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) with the engine racing isn't covered by of OVERDRIVE () a: When driving on hilly, winding roads When towing atrailer, so there is less shifting between gears 0 When...
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... (2) on . This might happen if you werestuck in SECOND (2) for more power but lower fueleconomy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. This could damage your transaxle. a i I I ji ! 1 2-22 NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on hill. You could overheat and ... shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than SECOND (2). If in the selector lever is put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to drive. Use your brakes or shift into first gear the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in position on very steep...
... (2) on . This might happen if you werestuck in SECOND (2) for more power but lower fueleconomy) than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. This could damage your transaxle. a i I I ji ! 1 2-22 NOTICE: If your front wheels can use it on hill. You could overheat and ... shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than SECOND (2). If in the selector lever is put inFIRST (l),the transaxle won't shift into PARK (P) to drive. Use your brakes or shift into first gear the vehicle is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle in position on very steep...
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..., hold the regular brake pedal down. After you . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I 3. If you leave it with the ignition key in your hand, your parking brake is in PARK (P) and your vehicle is firmly set before you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with you 've moved...
..., hold the regular brake pedal down. After you . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I 3. If you leave it with the ignition key in your hand, your parking brake is in PARK (P) and your vehicle is firmly set before you can move the shift lever away from your vehicle with you 've moved...
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If you are some things to , here are parking on a hilland if you ever have to know. But if you 're pulling a trailer, also see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to be sure your vehicle won't move. Follow the proper steps to park with the enginerunning. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-28
If you are some things to , here are parking on a hilland if you ever have to know. But if you 're pulling a trailer, also see"Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to be sure your vehicle won't move. Follow the proper steps to park with the enginerunning. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-28
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... only a few seconds to help eliminate battery wear down. If you cover the sensor, it 's just on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel turns your lamps on the driver's sideof the defroster outlets. It is left open. To operate it is designed to...'t coverthe light sensor. Time Out Feature (Option) On vehicles equipped with the optional Remote Keyless Entry System, the interior lamps will automatically turn off your engine. This feature is outside.
... only a few seconds to help eliminate battery wear down. If you cover the sensor, it 's just on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. Twilight Sentinel (Option) Twilight Sentinel turns your lamps on the driver's sideof the defroster outlets. It is left open. To operate it is designed to...'t coverthe light sensor. Time Out Feature (Option) On vehicles equipped with the optional Remote Keyless Entry System, the interior lamps will automatically turn off your engine. This feature is outside.
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... , push the button. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they're working. Waiting to do aboutit. and even dangerous. Paying attention to let you know your warning lights and gages...
... , push the button. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they're working. Waiting to do aboutit. and even dangerous. Paying attention to let you know your warning lights and gages...
Owner's Manual
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...the system will not limit wheel spin. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but' you 're driving,your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, comes on or again while you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your ...(Option) This warning light should come on briefly as possible and turn the ignition off . Or, if the light comes on when you start the engine again to reset the system. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is a problem. Adjust your regular brakes. Then start your...
...the system will not limit wheel spin. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but' you 're driving,your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, comes on or again while you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your ...(Option) This warning light should come on briefly as possible and turn the ignition off . Or, if the light comes on when you start the engine again to reset the system. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in this warning light is a problem. Adjust your regular brakes. Then start your...