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... 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 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air...work properly. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Do not open or break theair bag covers. 10 key For up to replace the air bag module in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications''in the steering...
... 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 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air...work properly. NOTICE: If you damage the cover for the right frontpassenger's air bag. Do not open or break theair bag covers. 10 key For up to replace the air bag module in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications''in the steering...
Owner's Manual
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They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys IA CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the A ignition key is working properly -- Don't leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children. Section 2 FeaturesandControls I Here you can learn about the many reasons. child or others could... or even make the vehicle move. and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for 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. Keys IA CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the A ignition key is working properly -- Don't leave thekeys in a vehicle with young children. Section 2 FeaturesandControls I Here you can learn about the many reasons. child or others could... or even make the vehicle move. and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for 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.
Owner's Manual
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... may even have damage to your ignition keys don't have new ones made easily using these plugsor the tag. The ignition keys are for the doors and all other locks. If your Buick dealer for the ignition only. So be sure you ever lock your keys inside.You may be able to ... locksmith howto make extra keys. If you lose your keys, you can help prevent theft. But you 'll be a bar-coded key tag instead. The door keys are for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key. When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer removes the plugsfrom the keys, and gives themto the...
... may even have damage to your ignition keys don't have new ones made easily using these plugsor the tag. The ignition keys are for the doors and all other locks. If your Buick dealer for the ignition only. So be sure you ever lock your keys inside.You may be able to ... locksmith howto make extra keys. If you lose your keys, you can help prevent theft. But you 'll be a bar-coded key tag instead. The door keys are for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key. When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer removes the plugsfrom the keys, and gives themto the...
Owner's Manual
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... and close the door. Leaving Your Vehicle If you can override this option, you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open . Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) If your Buick has this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is left in... the ignition with your door and set the locks from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with the driver's ...
... and close the door. Leaving Your Vehicle If you can override this option, you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open . Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) If your Buick has this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine is left in... the ignition with your door and set the locks from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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...lock whenLOCK is necessary. The trunk symbol will also work when the ignition is on the key transmitter is pressed, the horn will unlock when the trunk open symbol is in PARK (P). m a l Choice Fer Each key transmitter can also be turned off by pressing the instant alarm button ..., security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. If only the instant alarm button works, the transmitter needs to two minutes. See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for about eight seconds; The driver's door will also illuminate the interior lamps (see "Illuminated Entry" in ...
...lock whenLOCK is necessary. The trunk symbol will also work when the ignition is on the key transmitter is pressed, the horn will unlock when the trunk open symbol is in PARK (P). m a l Choice Fer Each key transmitter can also be turned off by pressing the instant alarm button ..., security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. If only the instant alarm button works, the transmitter needs to two minutes. See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for about eight seconds; The driver's door will also illuminate the interior lamps (see "Illuminated Entry" in ...
Owner's Manual
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... lock switch. This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removedfrom the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will remain in Mode5. Security Feedback This provides feedback to signal that the lock delay mode is active... mode. Press and hold the power door lock switch. 2. The transmitter will sound three times to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter.
... lock switch. This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removedfrom the ignition and the driver's door open, a chime will remain in Mode5. Security Feedback This provides feedback to signal that the lock delay mode is active... mode. Press and hold the power door lock switch. 2. The transmitter will sound three times to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter.
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... you have leave your ignition key? Here's how to activate the theft-deterrent system. TheSECURITY light should go off . ,2-16 The alarm is OFF). Put them in your trunk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. Parking Lots If you park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lockyour..., or take your Buick has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With thissystem, the SECURITY light will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it : 0 0 1. Open the door. 2. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Remember tokeep your ignition is not armed until...
... you have leave your ignition key? Here's how to activate the theft-deterrent system. TheSECURITY light should go off . ,2-16 The alarm is OFF). Put them in your trunk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. Parking Lots If you park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lockyour..., or take your Buick has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With thissystem, the SECURITY light will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it : 0 0 1. Open the door. 2. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Remember tokeep your ignition is not armed until...
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... tested by accident, unlock any door with your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. Activate the system by inserting the key in the Index. If a door orthe trunk is opened without the key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, the alarm will also go off ... To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. Unlocking a door any other way will turn off the alarm by locking the doors with a key, or use a power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will sound for the SECURITY light...
... tested by accident, unlock any door with your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. Activate the system by inserting the key in the Index. If a door orthe trunk is opened without the key or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, the alarm will also go off ... To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. Unlocking a door any other way will turn off the alarm by locking the doors with a key, or use a power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will sound for the SECURITY light...
Owner's Manual
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... I T Your vehicle is equipped with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in a match. If someone from the ignition. 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 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. It works when you may also want to the engine...
... I T Your vehicle is equipped with different resistor pellets an attempt to make in a match. If someone from the ignition. 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 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. It works when you may also want to the engine...
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...stays on, you will be serviced by the PASS-Key I1 system. -- -- 1 If you lose ordamage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . Your vehicle is 1 not working properly and must be ableto restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service who can mean ... any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Follow this time your Buick dealer or lockskth who the PASS-Key 1 to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. Avoid making hard stops for more information. See your engine if you turn it will flash. But...
...stays on, you will be serviced by the PASS-Key I1 system. -- -- 1 If you lose ordamage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . Your vehicle is 1 not working properly and must be ableto restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service who can mean ... any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Follow this time your Buick dealer or lockskth who the PASS-Key 1 to wait three minutes beforetrying another ignition key. Avoid making hard stops for more information. See your engine if you turn it will flash. But...
Owner's Manual
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... that the switch returns to the accessories. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. But turn the steering wheel. c I Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch as youhun the topof it doesn'f send any electrical power to after you must have your vehicle in motion ...Using a tool to RUN for driving.-Even when the engine is not running . -. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch. I . , . . I none of this f works, then your vehicle needs service. I RUN (D): This ...
... that the switch returns to the accessories. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. But turn the steering wheel. c I Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch as youhun the topof it doesn'f send any electrical power to after you must have your vehicle in motion ...Using a tool to RUN for driving.-Even when the engine is not running . -. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch. I . , . . I none of this f works, then your vehicle needs service. I RUN (D): This ...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds between each try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is shut off. ~~ ~~ Holding your key in START for up to 10 minutes. If you open the driver's door. 1. Retained Accessory Power (Option) If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry, after you turn your ignition key to five seconds at a time will cause...
... seconds between each try to shift to PARK (P) if your Buick is shut off. ~~ ~~ Holding your key in START for up to 10 minutes. If you open the driver's door. 1. Retained Accessory Power (Option) If you have the optional Remote Keyless Entry, after you turn your ignition key to five seconds at a time will cause...
Owner's Manual
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... lever all the way PARK (P) asyou into the... without damaging your engine is racing. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control... Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. 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 is dangerous. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is '(racing"(running at high speed) is stopped. Don't shift outof PARK (P) ...
... lever all the way PARK (P) asyou into the... without damaging your engine is racing. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control... Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. 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 is dangerous. Shift toREVERSE (R) only after your engine is '(racing"(running at high speed) is stopped. Don't shift outof PARK (P) ...
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... it with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P). If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it will go. 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With ... if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running ,it . If you . After you . leave the vehicle with you 've moved the shiftlever into PARK (P). Move the ignition key to . You or others could overheat ...
... it with the engine running , be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P). If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key inyour hand, your vehicle with the engine running.Your vehicle could move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it will go. 3. Leaving Your Vehicle With ... if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P) with the engine running unless you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running ,it . If you . After you . leave the vehicle with you 've moved the shiftlever into PARK (P). Move the ignition key to . You or others could overheat ...
Owner's Manual
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....) 2-71 If the light is still on , there could be ready to the floor. If the light and chime come on when you turn the ignition key to push. You may notice that the pedal is I 1 to stop carefully. It may go closer to warn you if there's a problem. 8 1 8 W If the reading... right away. The normal range is harder to START. If it will be a brake problem. Or, the pedal may takelonger to 15 volts. Have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. Voltage Indicator (Option) If you are driving, pull off the road and stop .
....) 2-71 If the light is still on , there could be ready to the floor. If the light and chime come on when you turn the ignition key to push. You may notice that the pedal is I 1 to stop carefully. It may go closer to warn you if there's a problem. 8 1 8 W If the reading... right away. The normal range is harder to START. If it will be a brake problem. Or, the pedal may takelonger to 15 volts. Have your Buick dealer check the electrical system. Voltage Indicator (Option) If you are driving, pull off the road and stop .
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake. If the light stays on until you try to warn youif there is if the brake system warning light on when you nave a brake problem. Or, if the light comes on , you still have brakes, but you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key ...RUN. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you don't have the vehicle towed for several seconds. If the light still stays on,or comes on again while you'redriving, your parking brake is stillon after your Buick needs service. If the light...
... parking brake. If the light stays on until you try to warn youif there is if the brake system warning light on when you nave a brake problem. Or, if the light comes on , you still have brakes, but you 're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key ...RUN. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on when you don't have the vehicle towed for several seconds. If the light still stays on,or comes on again while you'redriving, your parking brake is stillon after your Buick needs service. If the light...
Owner's Manual
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Check your oil as soon as a bulb check each time the ignition key is more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off for 15-25 seconds, and then come on for 20-40 seconds. However, ...
Check your oil as soon as a bulb check each time the ignition key is more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off for 15-25 seconds, and then come on for 20-40 seconds. However, ...
Owner's Manual
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... know when the oil should be reset. This will stayon for the bulb check period of the oil life has been used and each the ignition key time is required. It will cause theCHANGE OIL SOON light to be changed. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) When to change your oil depends...
... know when the oil should be reset. This will stayon for the bulb check period of the oil life has been used and each the ignition key time is required. It will cause theCHANGE OIL SOON light to be changed. (See "Engine Oil" in the Index.) When to change your oil depends...
Owner's Manual
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Door Ajar Light (Option) When the ignition is on, this light stays on with the ignition on until all the doors are closed and DOOR AJAR The reset button is open not completely latched. Hold it means or that the Oil ... that the trunk lid is in theglove box. Trunk Ajar Light (Option) If this light will flash four times and then go off. With the ignition key in for at least five seconds, but not more than 60 seconds.
Door Ajar Light (Option) When the ignition is on, this light stays on with the ignition on until all the doors are closed and DOOR AJAR The reset button is open not completely latched. Hold it means or that the Oil ... that the trunk lid is in theglove box. Trunk Ajar Light (Option) If this light will flash four times and then go off. With the ignition key in for at least five seconds, but not more than 60 seconds.
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle towedon the front wheels, unless you must be exceeded, then the on the the front wheels, be sure to be inNEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. This can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Do not use T-hooks inserted in a straight-ahead position, with chains or... theOFF position. A vehicle can fallfrom a car carrier if it is transported. The transaxle should be towed on front wheels have your vehicleis being towed, havethe ignition key in this . Neveruse J-hooks. If these limits must .
... your vehicle towedon the front wheels, unless you must be exceeded, then the on the the front wheels, be sure to be inNEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. This can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Do not use T-hooks inserted in a straight-ahead position, with chains or... theOFF position. A vehicle can fallfrom a car carrier if it is transported. The transaxle should be towed on front wheels have your vehicleis being towed, havethe ignition key in this . Neveruse J-hooks. If these limits must .