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... the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. It...vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. and Here the manual tells you howto keep your seats and safety belts properly. i The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use ...
... the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. It...vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. and Here the manual tells you howto keep your seats and safety belts properly. i The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use ...
Owner's Manual
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... details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it . you... you are familiar with this If section, you Warning lights and gages can signal that something is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. you ...to remind people to let you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you will help . Gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. ...
... details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to do repairs can indicate when there may be or is wrong before it . you... you are familiar with this If section, you Warning lights and gages can signal that something is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. So please get to cause an expensive repair or replacement. you ...to remind people to let you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you will help . Gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the ignition off with the brake system warning light on again while you'redriving, your engine and may not be ready to warn youif there is stillon after your regular brakes. If...try to light doesn't come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on , you 've pulled off . Then start your Buick needs service. With the anti-lock brake system, this part... nave a brake problem. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your parking brake is fully ...
...turn the ignition off with the brake system warning light on again while you'redriving, your engine and may not be ready to warn youif there is stillon after your regular brakes. If...try to light doesn't come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on , you 've pulled off . Then start your Buick needs service. With the anti-lock brake system, this part... nave a brake problem. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your parking brake is fully ...
Owner's Manual
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...located on theinstrument panel, left of time when the system is specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on . To turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down....) 0 on If it will come on , press the button again. If there's a brake system problem that is turned on then, have it fixed so it stays on briefly as you start the engine. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System...
...located on theinstrument panel, left of time when the system is specifically related to overheat, the traction control system will turn off by an engine-related problem, the system will turn the system back on . To turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down....) 0 on If it will come on , press the button again. If there's a brake system problem that is turned on then, have it fixed so it stays on briefly as you start the engine. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System...
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... driving conditions, you should pull off the engineas soon as the warning light. I The section "Problems on to tell you that your vehicle and t r the engine un off the road, stop your engine is too hot! The section "Problems' onthe Road," inthis manual explains what to do . If you have been operating your ,vehicle...
... driving conditions, you should pull off the engineas soon as the warning light. I The section "Problems on to tell you that your vehicle and t r the engine un off the road, stop your engine is too hot! The section "Problems' onthe Road," inthis manual explains what to do . If you have been operating your ,vehicle...
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Low Coolant Warning Light When this happens, see "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the life of the fuel, ...often will come back on coolant. This system is also designedto assist your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle,helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada... Generation) and is required. As a bulb check, it will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on the next ignition cycle. After the coolant level is returned to its proper level, the ...
Low Coolant Warning Light When this happens, see "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the life of the fuel, ...often will come back on coolant. This system is also designedto assist your vehicle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) Your Buick is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle,helping to produce a cleaner environment. (In Canada... Generation) and is required. As a bulb check, it will be indicated by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The CHECK ENGINE light comes on the next ignition cycle. After the coolant level is returned to its proper level, the ...
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... take a few driving trips should correct this . Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The condition will require at least one full tank of fuel? It ...will usually be wet. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine may not run as efficiently as designed. Are you experience this as designed since small amounts of the above steps have made the ...
... take a few driving trips should correct this . Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. The condition will require at least one full tank of fuel? It ...will usually be wet. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine may not run as efficiently as designed. Are you experience this as designed since small amounts of the above steps have made the ...
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... See your car has the optional gage cluster, the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kilopascals ( P a ) . If doesn't, it be there to warn you if something goes wrong. If you might havesome other oil problem. If you're "idling" at a stop , the light may blink on oil, or you... to START. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in pounds per square inch (psi). It goes off . Oil Pressure Light/Gage There are normal and don'tshow a problem.
... See your car has the optional gage cluster, the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in kilopascals ( P a ) . If doesn't, it be there to warn you if something goes wrong. If you might havesome other oil problem. If you're "idling" at a stop , the light may blink on oil, or you... to START. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in pounds per square inch (psi). It goes off . Oil Pressure Light/Gage There are normal and don'tshow a problem.
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... others could be costly and is turned to the RUN position. Check your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it has not beenmore than one quart low, the... light will come on briefly, then go off . CHECK OIL LEVEL NOTICE: Damage to the proper level if necessary. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on, the engine...bulb check each time the ignition key is not covered by your vehicle serviced. If the engine oil is low. If you do, your vehicle serviced. If the light doesn't come ...
... others could be costly and is turned to the RUN position. Check your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it has not beenmore than one quart low, the... light will come on briefly, then go off . CHECK OIL LEVEL NOTICE: Damage to the proper level if necessary. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light comes back on, the engine...bulb check each time the ignition key is not covered by your vehicle serviced. If the engine oil is low. If you do, your vehicle serviced. If the light doesn't come ...
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... light comes on continuously, there is a problem with the Life Monitor System and Oil service is required. The system uses data to determine this by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It will cause theCHANGE OIL SOON light to be changed. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) When to the...of this, the CHANGE OILSOON light may comeon as early as a bulb check each the ignition key time is activated by using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Change Oil Soon Light (Option) This light is turned to change your oil depends...
... light comes on continuously, there is a problem with the Life Monitor System and Oil service is required. The system uses data to determine this by the Engine Oil Life Monitor System. It will cause theCHANGE OIL SOON light to be changed. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) When to the...of this, the CHANGE OILSOON light may comeon as early as a bulb check each the ignition key time is activated by using information about engine speed (revolutions per minute), coolant temperature and vehicle speed. Change Oil Soon Light (Option) This light is turned to change your oil depends...
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...driving, brake normally but don'tpump your even brake pedal moves a little. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that your brakes. If your engine ever stops while you will be harder to push down. If you keep pace with traffic. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist...get harder to push. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it when you begin to cool between hard stops. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may notice that will stayon. Your brakes will ...
...driving, brake normally but don'tpump your even brake pedal moves a little. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that your brakes. If your engine ever stops while you will be harder to push down. If you keep pace with traffic. Your brakes may not have some power brake assist...get harder to push. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this test is used up, it when you begin to cool between hard stops. If your engine stops, you do , the pedal may notice that will stayon. Your brakes will ...
Owner's Manual
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... down on the road to slide. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on a surface with night vision problems, or fatigue. One reason is that some drivers are likely to a lower gear). For safety, you have any doubt. such as enough water, ice or... shifting to be longer and vehicle control more dangerous than day driving. It is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, accelerationor braking (including engine braking by You may not realize the surface is important to recognize warning clues --
... down on the road to slide. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on a surface with night vision problems, or fatigue. One reason is that some drivers are likely to a lower gear). For safety, you have any doubt. such as enough water, ice or... shifting to be longer and vehicle control more dangerous than day driving. It is slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, accelerationor braking (including engine braking by You may not realize the surface is important to recognize warning clues --
Owner's Manual
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... mountain roads. This will have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Drive at speeds that can work well. You would then have your engine running and your lane, like a stalled car an accident. You could crash. As you don't shift down a steep or long hill. 0 Coasting downhill... down to these and take appropriate action. 0 0 0 4-23 Check all the workof slowing down . There could get so hot that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the road. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the slowing down . or You may see highway signs on...
... mountain roads. This will have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Drive at speeds that can work well. You would then have your engine running and your lane, like a stalled car an accident. You could crash. As you don't shift down a steep or long hill. 0 Coasting downhill... down to these and take appropriate action. 0 0 0 4-23 Check all the workof slowing down . There could get so hot that warn of special problems. Examples are some of the road. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the slowing down . or You may see highway signs on...
Owner's Manual
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... air conditioner. 2. Stop after high-speed driving. Turn off the engine and get evejyone out o the vehicle until it cools down. Turn on a hot day. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) or THIRD (3). Just to see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to NEUTRAL (N); Climb a long hill on your heater to the ... you get theoverheat warning but toget service help right away. If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, to be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see if the ...
... air conditioner. 2. Stop after high-speed driving. Turn off the engine and get evejyone out o the vehicle until it cools down. Turn on a hot day. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a) or THIRD (3). Just to see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to NEUTRAL (N); Climb a long hill on your heater to the ... you get theoverheat warning but toget service help right away. If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, to be safe, drive slower for long periods in a traffic jam, shift to lift the hood but see if the ...
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... hot butyou wouldn't get the overheat warning. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze (See "Engine Coolant" in at the coolant recovery tank. With plain water or the wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will... for the proper coolant mix. Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you or and others could catch fire you haven't found a problem but the coolant yet, level isn't at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL antifreeze. Use...
... hot butyou wouldn't get the overheat warning. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze (See "Engine Coolant" in at the coolant recovery tank. With plain water or the wrong mix, your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will... for the proper coolant mix. Adding only plain water to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you or and others could catch fire you haven't found a problem but the coolant yet, level isn't at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL antifreeze. Use...
Owner's Manual
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...Don't let used oil. Don'tever dispose of oil by taking it in the Index.) If none of your skin for help. If you have a problem properly disposing of them is truefor your vehicle, then you If change your skin and could even cause cancer? Driving under highway conditions causes... (See "Oil Life Monitor" in stop-and-go traffic). whichever m or occurs first. (See "Change Oil Soon" in the trash, pouringit on your used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use a carrieron top of your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you know that usedengine oil contains...
...Don't let used oil. Don'tever dispose of oil by taking it in the Index.) If none of your skin for help. If you have a problem properly disposing of them is truefor your vehicle, then you If change your skin and could even cause cancer? Driving under highway conditions causes... (See "Oil Life Monitor" in stop-and-go traffic). whichever m or occurs first. (See "Change Oil Soon" in the trash, pouringit on your used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use a carrieron top of your skin and nails with Used Oil Did you know that usedengine oil contains...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid, generally less than DEXRON-I11 is low, add onlyenough of transaxle fluid to 265 O ( 129 C). We recommend you havea problem with that label is obtained, push the dipstick back in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of water and theproper coolant for your... Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). 9 Give boiling protection up to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, becausefluid with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in allthe way. Damage caused by fluid other than a pint...
... fluid, generally less than DEXRON-I11 is low, add onlyenough of transaxle fluid to 265 O ( 129 C). We recommend you havea problem with that label is obtained, push the dipstick back in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of water and theproper coolant for your... Buick will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). 9 Give boiling protection up to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, becausefluid with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in allthe way. Damage caused by fluid other than a pint...
Owner's Manual
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...can cause leaks and unless you hear damage hoses and seals. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir on the L36 and L67 engine is a leak in the system or you suspect there is located below the alternator and behind the accessory drive belt on the dipstick... necessary, add onlyenough fluid to bring the level up to Check Power SteeringFluid Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. See "Recommended Fluids and When to the mark. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe thedipstick with a clean rag.
...can cause leaks and unless you hear damage hoses and seals. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir on the L36 and L67 engine is a leak in the system or you suspect there is located below the alternator and behind the accessory drive belt on the dipstick... necessary, add onlyenough fluid to bring the level up to Check Power SteeringFluid Lubricants" in this system could indicate a problem. See "Recommended Fluids and When to the mark. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe thedipstick with a clean rag.
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...ire Label ...4.28,4.29 Chains. Tire ...; ...Change Oil Soon Light ...2-80 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-75 Check Engine Light ...2-79 Check Oil Level Light ...Checking Your.Restraint Systems ...1-44 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-54 1-33 Child Restraints ......Adjustment ...6-32 Fluid ...6-30 Master Cylinder ...6-30 Parking .. . . I. Air ...6-17 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 Fabric ...6-48 Glass ...6-51 Inside of Your Buick ...6-47 InstrumentPanel ...6-50 Leather ...6-49 Outside of Your Buick ...6-52 6-50 Speaker Covers ...Special Problems ...6-48 Stains ...6-48 Tires ...6-53 6-49 ...
...ire Label ...4.28,4.29 Chains. Tire ...; ...Change Oil Soon Light ...2-80 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-22 2-75 Check Engine Light ...2-79 Check Oil Level Light ...Checking Your.Restraint Systems ...1-44 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-54 1-33 Child Restraints ......Adjustment ...6-32 Fluid ...6-30 Master Cylinder ...6-30 Parking .. . . I. Air ...6-17 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ...6-53 Fabric ...6-48 Glass ...6-51 Inside of Your Buick ...6-47 InstrumentPanel ...6-50 Leather ...6-49 Outside of Your Buick ...6-52 6-50 Speaker Covers ...Special Problems ...6-48 Stains ...6-48 Tires ...6-53 6-49 ...