Owner's Manual
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...and Audio Systems ...SeatsandRestraintSystems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick' running properly looking good. ... ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if... 7-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find something you want to read. 8-1 9-1 Index ... FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how 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 your...
...and Audio Systems ...SeatsandRestraintSystems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick' running properly looking good. ... ...Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if... 7-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad ProblemsontheRoad Here you'll find something you want to read. 8-1 9-1 Index ... FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how 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 your...
Owner's Manual
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... warm up . 1-3 Push the switch closestto the front of the front passenger's seat forward and the front passenger seat will start to warm up . ieated Front Seats (Option) If your Park Avenue is pressed. Remote Keyless Entry Personal Choice Feature (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the controls are located to a set...
... warm up . 1-3 Push the switch closestto the front of the front passenger's seat forward and the front passenger seat will start to warm up . ieated Front Seats (Option) If your Park Avenue is pressed. Remote Keyless Entry Personal Choice Feature (Option) If your vehicle has this option, the controls are located to a set...
Owner's Manual
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We'll start with the driver position. Pick up straight. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of adult size. This part describes the driver's restraint system. Here's how to . 1-11 Push the latch plate ...
We'll start with the driver position. Pick up straight. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to know which restraint systems your Buick, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of adult size. This part describes the driver's restraint system. Here's how to . 1-11 Push the latch plate ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all the way and start again. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likely to making safety belts effective is pulled out all the way, it go fully into...
.... Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all the way and start again. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likely to making safety belts effective is pulled out all the way, it go fully into...
Owner's Manual
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Section 2 FeaturesandControls I Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. They could be badly injured or even killed. ...
Section 2 FeaturesandControls I Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument paneland the warning systems that tell you have a problem. They could be badly injured or even killed. ...
Owner's Manual
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... can also turn off . Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm. This should , check to unlock a door any other way. 1 2-17 If you can start your vehicle with the manual door lock and open the door. It will also go out. If you try to see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers...
... can also turn off . Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm. This should , check to unlock a door any other way. 1 2-17 If you can start your vehicle with the manual door lock and open the door. It will also go out. If you try to see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers...
Owner's Manual
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... it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter If the starter won't work and fuel won 'twork, and the key appears to start .This discourages someone is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. won't work with the PASS-Key1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.... trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt to the engine. If the starter still won 't go to make in the Index). your Buick dealeror a See locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key 1 . 1 PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone from ...
... it and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter If the starter won't work and fuel won 'twork, and the key appears to start .This discourages someone is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. won't work with the PASS-Key1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.... trying different keys with different resistor pellets an attempt to the engine. If the starter still won 't go to make in the Index). your Buick dealeror a See locksmith who can servicethe PASS-Key 1 . 1 PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that someone from ...
Owner's Manual
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... km). Follow this time your engine if you lose ordamage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops withnew linings can service a PASS-Key 1 to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. If...
... km). Follow this time your engine if you lose ordamage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops withnew linings can service a PASS-Key 1 to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. If...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical ' power accessories and to RUN for driving.-Even when the engine is not running , you can 't turn thekey hard. When the engine starts, release the key. A E START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. I . , . . LOCK (B):This is theposition for normal driving. If it doesn'f send any electrical power to five... un still turn the only with key your hand. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it is -an on position inwhich you start your engine andrelease the switch.
... electrical ' power accessories and to RUN for driving.-Even when the engine is not running , you can 't turn thekey hard. When the engine starts, release the key. A E START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. I . , . . LOCK (B):This is theposition for normal driving. If it doesn'f send any electrical power to five... un still turn the only with key your hand. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it is -an on position inwhich you start your engine andrelease the switch.
Owner's Manual
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...'s a safety feature. If it doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Buick is stopped. Your engine won't start right away, holdyour key in anyother position -- But if you turn your starter motor. Shift to PARK (P) if your ignition off andeven remove...
...'s a safety feature. If it doesn't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Buick is stopped. Your engine won't start right away, holdyour key in anyother position -- But if you turn your starter motor. Shift to PARK (P) if your ignition off andeven remove...
Owner's Manual
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...the Index. 3. You could be flooded with too much gasoline. I 3. If your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedalal the way to starting your engine still won 't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. Usually, the coolantheater should be seriouslyinjured. Turn off the engine. 2. ...After waiting about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. Plugging the cord'into a normal,...
...the Index. 3. You could be flooded with too much gasoline. I 3. If your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedalal the way to starting your engine still won 't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. Usually, the coolantheater should be seriouslyinjured. Turn off the engine. 2. ...After waiting about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. Plugging the cord'into a normal,...
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... or otherscould be damaged. set your front wheels. To.be parking your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. Instead of trying to use when you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can't move , even when you're... on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you 'll be sure your vehicle won't move easily. 'A CAUTION: I It is Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine running , the vehicle can give you the best advice for that you contact your Buick...
... or otherscould be damaged. set your front wheels. To.be parking your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully PARK (P) with the in parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. Instead of trying to use when you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can't move , even when you're... on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you 'll be sure your vehicle won't move easily. 'A CAUTION: I It is Don't leave yourvehicle when the engine running , the vehicle can give you the best advice for that you contact your Buick...
Owner's Manual
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...NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. REVERSE (R): Use this position, yourengine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into maintain brake application. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is racing... control and hit people or objects. restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is firmly on the shift lever-- Unless your foot is in starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to your transaxle caused by...
...NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. REVERSE (R): Use this position, yourengine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could move the shift lever into maintain brake application. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is racing... control and hit people or objects. restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is firmly on the shift lever-- Unless your foot is in starting the engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to your transaxle caused by...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's seat. You have another to vehicle push yours a little uphillto take some of PARK(P). If you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can . Start the vehicle and then shift to thedrive gear you want . Have the vehicle fixed as soon ...close the driver's door to OFF. This is in the RUN position. Shifting Out of PARK (P). Shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. push the shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) properly before you can I but shift out ofPARK (P), try this: 1. You ...
... the driver's seat. You have another to vehicle push yours a little uphillto take some of PARK(P). If you cannot shift out of Step 4. 3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down still can . Start the vehicle and then shift to thedrive gear you want . Have the vehicle fixed as soon ...close the driver's door to OFF. This is in the RUN position. Shifting Out of PARK (P). Shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. push the shiftlever all the way into PARK (P) properly before you can I but shift out ofPARK (P), try this: 1. You ...
Owner's Manual
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Hold it there until the arrow starts to flash. If a bulb is finished, the lever will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a turn or lane change , ...
Hold it there until the arrow starts to flash. If a bulb is finished, the lever will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a turn or lane change , ...
Owner's Manual
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... inserts. This can set the wiper speed for along or short delay between wipes. The closer to OFF. To stop the motor until the wipers start, then let go. For high-speed wiping, turn the band to choose the delay time. If your wiper motor. To avoid damage, be very useful...
... inserts. This can set the wiper speed for along or short delay between wipes. The closer to OFF. To stop the motor until the wipers start, then let go. For high-speed wiping, turn the band to choose the delay time. If your wiper motor. To avoid damage, be very useful...
Owner's Manual
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.... Right Tun 1 Front Left Turn/Pwk 1 Front Right Turnpark 2 Tail Only 2 Park/TUm 4 Rear StopDurn Tail Parking stop Back-up 2 Back-up lamps will return the lamp monitor system to RUN. When you start your car, all eight lamps come on the parking lamps will stay on u t l the failedbulb is working. This will flash...
.... Right Tun 1 Front Left Turn/Pwk 1 Front Right Turnpark 2 Tail Only 2 Park/TUm 4 Rear StopDurn Tail Parking stop Back-up 2 Back-up lamps will return the lamp monitor system to RUN. When you start your car, all eight lamps come on the parking lamps will stay on u t l the failedbulb is working. This will flash...
Owner's Manual
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... front door or press the UNLOCK button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter, the lamps inside your battery. They make it easy for you start the engine, press the LOCK button on the transmitter or activate the power door locks. When you open . If a door is left open the door...
... front door or press the UNLOCK button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter, the lamps inside your battery. They make it easy for you start the engine, press the LOCK button on the transmitter or activate the power door locks. When you open . If a door is left open the door...
Owner's Manual
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Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you can help keep them in the trunk as far forward as you 're not using it just inside the back wallof the trunk. Convenience I Your vehicle has a convenience net. It can . The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. You'll see it . 2-60
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you can help keep them in the trunk as far forward as you 're not using it just inside the back wallof the trunk. Convenience I Your vehicle has a convenience net. It can . The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. You'll see it . 2-60
Owner's Manual
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Paying attention to your warning lights and gages. Warning lights come on when there may beor is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about 70 seconds. and even dangerous. The safety belt light will come on . you are driving, or when one of ... your vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. you will help . If the driver's belt is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights...
Paying attention to your warning lights and gages. Warning lights come on when there may beor is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for about 70 seconds. and even dangerous. The safety belt light will come on . you are driving, or when one of ... your vehicle. The pictures will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. you will help . If the driver's belt is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights...