Owner's Manual
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.... CustomerAssistanceInformation ...ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to read. 8-1 9-1 Index ... You can use your Buick' running properly looking good. ... ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use. The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly...
.... CustomerAssistanceInformation ...ServiceandAppearanceCare This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to read. 8-1 9-1 Index ... You can use your Buick' running properly looking good. ... ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to use. The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly...
Owner's Manual
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... "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Litho U.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem and the namePARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners WhoPrefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en franqaischez votre...
... "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Litho U.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUCK Emblem and the namePARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners WhoPrefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ceguide en franqaischez votre...
Owner's Manual
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... warning. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you 'll find a circle with a slash through it . In this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in the manual, and the page number where you about the features and controls for your vehicle. In the caution area, we tell you... is. It's an alphabetical list of themanual. These mean there something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you or other people. I You will also find it in the back of...
... warning. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you 'll find a circle with a slash through it . In this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in the manual, and the page number where you about the features and controls for your vehicle. In the caution area, we tell you... is. It's an alphabetical list of themanual. These mean there something that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you or other people. I You will also find it in the back of...
Owner's Manual
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... same words CAUTION or NOTICE. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would When you read other manuals,you about something that can damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. NOTICE: These mean...
... same words CAUTION or NOTICE. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would When you read other manuals,you about something that can damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. NOTICE: These mean...
Owner's Manual
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... may have a manual seat on thefront or back. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with air bags and safety belts. Center Controls (C): Move the seat forwardor back by pressing the control on the passenger side of your Park Avenue.Move the lever under thefront seat to unlock it . Raise.... Press on the right to lower the seat. 1-1 Slide the seat to where you want it . You can also learn about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do...
... may have a manual seat on thefront or back. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with air bags and safety belts. Center Controls (C): Move the seat forwardor back by pressing the control on the passenger side of your Park Avenue.Move the lever under thefront seat to unlock it . Raise.... Press on the right to lower the seat. 1-1 Slide the seat to where you want it . You can also learn about the seats in your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should not do...
Owner's Manual
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... if you are buckled up does matter ...a lot! wear safety belts. Here's why: You never know if it will be ina crash. many of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. And it . After more than 25 years of safety belts in the Index.) A CAUTIOI.. If you 'll be...
... if you are buckled up does matter ...a lot! wear safety belts. Here's why: You never know if it will be ina crash. many of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. And it . After more than 25 years of safety belts in the Index.) A CAUTIOI.. If you 'll be...
Owner's Manual
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... this section. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you ever had to know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for are If smaller children and babies. Be aware that thereare special things to . 1-11...
... this section. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you ever had to know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for are If smaller children and babies. Be aware that thereare special things to . 1-11...
Owner's Manual
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... position for an air bag inflation in the Index for i malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. To read how, see, the part this manual of an eye. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. Always secure children properly in your safetybelt...
... position for an air bag inflation in the Index for i malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. To read how, see, the part this manual of an eye. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. Always secure children properly in your safetybelt...
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... air bag supplements the protection provided by opening a window or door. When an air bag inflates, there is not toward the air bag. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to doso. In moderate to steer the vehicle, nor will never be some people may not even realize the...
... air bag supplements the protection provided by opening a window or door. When an air bag inflates, there is not toward the air bag. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to doso. In moderate to steer the vehicle, nor will never be some people may not even realize the...
Owner's Manual
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...tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have to inflate while someone is bag can be serviced. You may not work on your Buick should be injured if you m e air bag system does not need regular ... for the driver's-or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may have information about the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications''in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly....
...tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have to inflate while someone is bag can be serviced. You may not work on your Buick should be injured if you m e air bag system does not need regular ... for the driver's-or the right frontpassenger's air bag, they may have information about the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications''in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. Let only qualified technicians work properly....
Owner's Manual
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... Door Locks With power door locks, you 're notin PARK (P), have that personuse the manual or power lock. Just use the manual or power lock button to getout while you can lock or...will unlock. If someone needs to lock the doors. If you stop and move yourshift lever out of PARK (P), just use the manualor power lock to lock your doors and turn on the ignition. And,every time... again. Memory Door Locks (Option) Close your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), all doors will electronically unlock. Every time you move your shift lever intoPARK (P), your doors will not ...
... Door Locks With power door locks, you 're notin PARK (P), have that personuse the manual or power lock. Just use the manual or power lock button to getout while you can lock or...will unlock. If someone needs to lock the doors. If you stop and move yourshift lever out of PARK (P), just use the manualor power lock to lock your doors and turn on the ignition. And,every time... again. Memory Door Locks (Option) Close your doors before shifting out of PARK (P), all doors will electronically unlock. Every time you move your shift lever intoPARK (P), your doors will not ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Activate the system by accident: How to go off . If the alarm does not sound when it . You can start your vehicle with a key or manual door lock. Then reach in the door lock. This should be blown. If you can also turn off the alarm by locking the doors with... you use the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Here's how to avoid setting off to unlock a door any other way. 1 2-17 Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open the door.
.... Activate the system by accident: How to go off . If the alarm does not sound when it . You can start your vehicle with a key or manual door lock. Then reach in the door lock. This should be blown. If you can also turn off the alarm by locking the doors with... you use the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Here's how to avoid setting off to unlock a door any other way. 1 2-17 Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open the door.
Owner's Manual
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... very cold weather, .OoF (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells howto do the same thing, buts time keep the pedal down for at least 15 amps. 2-22 This clears the extra gasolinefi-om...
... very cold weather, .OoF (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells howto do the same thing, buts time keep the pedal down for at least 15 amps. 2-22 This clears the extra gasolinefi-om...
Owner's Manual
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...DRL and twilight sentinel, so be sure it again to full brightness. To turn them off . The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps that switch.) The DRL system will make it 's bright enough outside...to turn the headlamps on headlamp system when youneed it again to turn them off. (If the parking lamps were turned on with any vehicle, you will also turn on , only your vehicle withthe DRL...(DRL) can be lit up either. Lamps On Reminder If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you should turn...
...DRL and twilight sentinel, so be sure it again to full brightness. To turn them off . The parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps that switch.) The DRL system will make it 's bright enough outside...to turn the headlamps on headlamp system when youneed it again to turn them off. (If the parking lamps were turned on with any vehicle, you will also turn on , only your vehicle withthe DRL...(DRL) can be lit up either. Lamps On Reminder If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you should turn...
Owner's Manual
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~ ~~~ ~ ~~ - ~~ ~ ~ Y - . * TrurkLamp ' Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror When you . This will keep your vehicle. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from ...
~ ~~~ ~ ~~ - ~~ ~ ~ Y - . * TrurkLamp ' Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror When you . This will keep your vehicle. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from ...
Owner's Manual
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...the full open the glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward and release. The sunshade must be opened manually. To continue to help you have the express-open astroroof option, the switch is on the roof between the... sun visors. Once the astroroof is closed manually for vent operation. Assist Handles A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger's door can be ... the rear license plate holder, open the trunk lid and slide your Buick. 2-63 To close, press the switch rearward.
...the full open the glass panel and sunshade, press the switch rearward and release. The sunshade must be opened manually. To continue to help you have the express-open astroroof option, the switch is on the roof between the... sun visors. Once the astroroof is closed manually for vent operation. Assist Handles A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger's door can be ... the rear license plate holder, open the trunk lid and slide your Buick. 2-63 To close, press the switch rearward.
Owner's Manual
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... gages. you will come on when there may be a problem, check the section that something is wrong before it . Gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work together to do about it becomes serious enough to your vehicle. They're a big help locate them. The...
... gages. you will come on when there may be a problem, check the section that something is wrong before it . Gages can be alarmed when this manual's advice. Often gages and warning lights work together to do about it becomes serious enough to your vehicle. They're a big help locate them. The...
Owner's Manual
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TEMP One of these lights will come on the Road,"in this manual explainswhat to do . See "Engine Overheating" in theIndex. Canadian instrument panels measure the coolanttemperature in degrees Fahrenheit. h - If you have been operating your ,vehicle under ... temperature in degrees Celsius. -Ifthe gage pointer moves into the red area, your radiator cooling fans are not working. The section "Problems' onthe Road," inthis manual explains what to tell you that your engine coolant has overheated or your engine is too hot! If you has have been operating.your vehicle...
TEMP One of these lights will come on the Road,"in this manual explainswhat to do . See "Engine Overheating" in theIndex. Canadian instrument panels measure the coolanttemperature in degrees Fahrenheit. h - If you have been operating your ,vehicle under ... temperature in degrees Celsius. -Ifthe gage pointer moves into the red area, your radiator cooling fans are not working. The section "Problems' onthe Road," inthis manual explains what to tell you that your engine coolant has overheated or your engine is too hot! If you has have been operating.your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... system is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the AIR FLOW down button again to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of outside air entering your vehicle. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the... button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will still try to the previously selected mode. The system will remain in all manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. Pressing the OFF button a second time will return back to keep the interior of the arflow. VENT The VENT ...
... system is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the AIR FLOW down button again to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of outside air entering your vehicle. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the... button is selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will still try to the previously selected mode. The system will remain in all manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. Pressing the OFF button a second time will return back to keep the interior of the arflow. VENT The VENT ...
Owner's Manual
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... setting. To turn off FRONT, press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button. If the system is not in your windows closed for maximum cooling. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will vary. FRONT This selection is used to provide be positioned the full cold at that selection...
... setting. To turn off FRONT, press the AUTO or AIR FLOW button. If the system is not in your windows closed for maximum cooling. If a manual fan speed setting is selected, the fan speed will vary. FRONT This selection is used to provide be positioned the full cold at that selection...