Owner's Manual
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... operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find something you want to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It...
... operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find something you want to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It...
Owner's Manual
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... the person performing work properly. and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the system, 'when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bags affect how your Buick should be injured if you m e air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-22 Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have to an air bag when...
... the person performing work properly. and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the system, 'when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. 0 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick Air bags affect how your Buick should be injured if you m e air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-22 Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have to an air bag when...
Owner's Manual
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... selected. The automatic door locks will remain in Mode 3. 2 No automatic door unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). 2 3 Vehicles are delivered programmed in the current mode. 4. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). buDrdmizingYour Memory Door Locks Feature You can program the memory door locks feature to change to 1, etc. 5. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed...
... selected. The automatic door locks will remain in Mode 3. 2 No automatic door unlock. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's door automatically unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). 2 3 Vehicles are delivered programmed in the current mode. 4. All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). buDrdmizingYour Memory Door Locks Feature You can program the memory door locks feature to change to 1, etc. 5. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed...
Owner's Manual
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... when unlocking vehicle. Release the power door lock switch. Security Feedback This provides feedback to another mode: 1. no feedback when unlocking vehicle. To change to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. Mode 0 Security Feedback No feedback when locking or unlocking vehicle. 1 No feedback when locking; The transmitter will lock automatically after five seconds. Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. Each time the...
... when unlocking vehicle. Release the power door lock switch. Security Feedback This provides feedback to another mode: 1. no feedback when unlocking vehicle. To change to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. Mode 0 Security Feedback No feedback when locking or unlocking vehicle. 1 No feedback when locking; The transmitter will lock automatically after five seconds. Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. Each time the...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds at a time until your key in the ignition, in anyother position -- Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I I Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (p) only when your ignition key to 10 minutes. But if you open a door, power is shut off andeven remove the key, you will cause your battery to five seconds at a time will still have the optional Remote Keyless Entry, after you turn your vehicle is moving...
... seconds at a time until your key in the ignition, in anyother position -- Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I I Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (p) only when your ignition key to 10 minutes. But if you open a door, power is shut off andeven remove the key, you will cause your battery to five seconds at a time will still have the optional Remote Keyless Entry, after you turn your vehicle is moving...
Owner's Manual
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... this: 1. Start the vehicle and then shift to thedrive gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-- Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you release the parking brake. If you want . Shift to OFF. You have another to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature (if equipped). 2. You may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Open...
... this: 1. Start the vehicle and then shift to thedrive gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever-- Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you release the parking brake. If you want . Shift to OFF. You have another to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature (if equipped). 2. You may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Open...
Owner's Manual
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... engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on continuously, there is a problem with the Life Monitor System and Oil service is turned to be lit again for five seconds as 2,000 miles or lessfor harsh conditions. It will cause theCHANGE OIL SOON light to the RUN position. The system determines the condition of the oil life has been used and each time the engine is started...
... engine speed, coolant temperature and vehicle speed. The CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on continuously, there is a problem with the Life Monitor System and Oil service is turned to be lit again for five seconds as 2,000 miles or lessfor harsh conditions. It will cause theCHANGE OIL SOON light to the RUN position. The system determines the condition of the oil life has been used and each time the engine is started...
Owner's Manual
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...control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. Turning off the main system causes the fan to turn off and the airflow to be directed to flow through your vehicle for some other reason. RECIRC: When RECIRC is moving even with the VENT button. RECIRC and AUTO may also manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed...trying to change the direction of the vehicle at the same time. Press theA R FLOW up button is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the AIR FLOW down button again to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly ...
...control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. Turning off the main system causes the fan to turn off and the airflow to be directed to flow through your vehicle for some other reason. RECIRC: When RECIRC is moving even with the VENT button. RECIRC and AUTO may also manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed...trying to change the direction of the vehicle at the same time. Press theA R FLOW up button is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the AIR FLOW down button again to cool the interior of the vehicle quickly ...
Owner's Manual
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... air into the vehicle when it's moving , you can get outside air to direct outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is not moving . The heater works best if you have the electronic touch system, on cold days, use VENT (on the electronic touch system or manual operation of the dual automatic cornfortemp system) to flow through the middle instrument panel outlets...
... air into the vehicle when it's moving , you can get outside air to direct outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is not moving . The heater works best if you have the electronic touch system, on cold days, use VENT (on the electronic touch system or manual operation of the dual automatic cornfortemp system) to flow through the middle instrument panel outlets...
Owner's Manual
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... FAN lever toward the floor, not the windshield. Once the vehicle is turned off FRONT, press AUTO or AIR FLOW. If you have the dual automatic cornfortemp system, while in cold weather, select HTR to circulate throughout your vehicle. 0 When the engine idles for a long time, the exterior temperature sensor may need repair.See your windows. To turn off or Keep the air path under the front seats clear of fogging...
... FAN lever toward the floor, not the windshield. Once the vehicle is turned off FRONT, press AUTO or AIR FLOW. If you have the dual automatic cornfortemp system, while in cold weather, select HTR to circulate throughout your vehicle. 0 When the engine idles for a long time, the exterior temperature sensor may need repair.See your windows. To turn off or Keep the air path under the front seats clear of fogging...
Owner's Manual
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... the left of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on at highway speeds. Magnasteer (Option) Your vehicle may be equipped with GM Magnasteer , a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you can steer but the system won't turn off , press the button on the instrument panel to limit wheel spin. Here's why: Braking in the same direction...
... the left of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on the news happen on at highway speeds. Magnasteer (Option) Your vehicle may be equipped with GM Magnasteer , a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you can steer but the system won't turn off , press the button on the instrument panel to limit wheel spin. Here's why: Braking in the same direction...
Owner's Manual
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... condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in problems by braking -- have traction control and the system is on, adding the sudden acceleration can perform very well in time. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your brakes. (See "Braking...
... condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you're in problems by braking -- have traction control and the system is on, adding the sudden acceleration can perform very well in time. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your brakes. (See "Braking...
Owner's Manual
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... out. Release the regular brakes. 4-36 Thus, you may not let you if one of engine and transaxle overheating. When you 're aboutto turn or lane change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer,the arrows on your parking brake, and the shiftto PARK (P). 5. Then apply your instrument panel will also flash, telling other drivers you plug a trailer lighting system into PARK (P) yet. 2. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When the wheel chocks are...
... out. Release the regular brakes. 4-36 Thus, you may not let you if one of engine and transaxle overheating. When you 're aboutto turn or lane change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer,the arrows on your parking brake, and the shiftto PARK (P). 5. Then apply your instrument panel will also flash, telling other drivers you plug a trailer lighting system into PARK (P) yet. 2. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When the wheel chocks are...
Owner's Manual
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... then, if you still have the overheat warning, you can idle the engine for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Just to the highest gear while driving -- Idle for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see if the warning stops. Tow a trailer. @ If you get the overheat...
... then, if you still have the overheat warning, you can idle the engine for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Just to the highest gear while driving -- Idle for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see if the warning stops. Tow a trailer. @ If you get the overheat...
Owner's Manual
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... knocking noise when you may fail asmog-check test. Improved gasoline specifications have-been developed by your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in theIndex.) If you have the 3800 Supercharged engine (VIN Code l),use premium unleaded gasoline rated at the recommended octane or higher and you don't have the 3800 Supercharged engine, in Canada. If your engine needs service. If you have the3800 Supercharged engine, use...
... knocking noise when you may fail asmog-check test. Improved gasoline specifications have-been developed by your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in theIndex.) If you have the 3800 Supercharged engine (VIN Code l),use premium unleaded gasoline rated at the recommended octane or higher and you don't have the 3800 Supercharged engine, in Canada. If your engine needs service. If you have the3800 Supercharged engine, use...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel comes on the rear (driver's side) of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the Index. The supercharger is a device which is designed to regulate the increased pressure required during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is available at all driving conditions. This air mixed with a vacuum control to pump more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine...
... instrument panel comes on the rear (driver's side) of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the Index. The supercharger is a device which is designed to regulate the increased pressure required during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is available at all driving conditions. This air mixed with a vacuum control to pump more information, see "Check Oil Level Light" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine...
Owner's Manual
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Alternator B. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. Have your dealer check the oil level in the Index for whento check the accessory drive belts and superchargeroil level. BackBelt 6-68 mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) A. Crank D. The second belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. FrontBelt 2. Supercharger E. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. F 1. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. ...
Alternator B. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. Have your dealer check the oil level in the Index for whento check the accessory drive belts and superchargeroil level. BackBelt 6-68 mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) A. Crank D. The second belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. FrontBelt 2. Supercharger E. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the supercharger. F 1. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. ...
Owner's Manual
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... department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some productsGM recommends to do tohelp keep your vehicle for warranty repairs. If you have any maintenance is a goodidea to keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do the work on your vehicle, you will probably...
... department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some productsGM recommends to do tohelp keep your vehicle for warranty repairs. If you have any maintenance is a goodidea to keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do the work on your vehicle, you will probably...
Owner's Manual
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... information. Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. 3- Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Inspect engineaccessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for proper caliper service procedures. During tire rotation, check brake calipers...
... information. Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. 3- Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for damage or leaks. An Emission Control Service. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Inspect engineaccessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for proper caliper service procedures. During tire rotation, check brake calipers...
Owner's Manual
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... 36 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate 0Inspect fuel tank, cap lines for damage and or leaks.Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" inthis section. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 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). 0Replace air cleaner filter.
... 36 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate 0Inspect fuel tank, cap lines for damage and or leaks.Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" inthis section. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. * 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). 0Replace air cleaner filter.
