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... to drive under different conditions. i FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to get service publications. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-7. It also explains "SRS" system. The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to read. 8-1 9-1 Index ...
... to drive under different conditions. i FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to get service publications. Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-7. It also explains "SRS" system. The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to read. 8-1 9-1 Index ...
Owner's Manual
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...Corporation. 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 ...Corporation Reserved All Rights 1995 ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor Division whenever it when you ever need it appears in this manual in the product after that time without further notice. We reserve the right tomake...
...Corporation. 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 ...Corporation Reserved All Rights 1995 ii WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor Division whenever it when you ever need it appears in this manual in the product after that time without further notice. We reserve the right tomake...
Owner's Manual
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It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. I You will...caution area, we tell you were to ignore the warning. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you do this manual, you about the features and controls for your vehicle. We use a box and ... and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. In this , it . we tell you or other people.
It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it will help avoid or reduce the hazard. I You will...caution area, we tell you were to ignore the warning. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle.If you do this manual, you about the features and controls for your vehicle. We use a box and ... and Symbols You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. How to Use This Manual Many people read these cautions. In this , it . we tell you or other people.
Owner's Manual
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... the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals,you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage...
... the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals,you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage. Vehicle Damage...
Owner's Manual
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... the front ofthe seat by pressing on the left side of your Park Avenue.Move the lever under thefront seat to lower the seat. 1-1 Raise the seat by pressing the control on the right to unlock it . Manual Seat You may have a manual seat on the right side of the seat. Press the control... on the left . how to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Slide the seat to where you about some things you...
... the front ofthe seat by pressing on the left side of your Park Avenue.Move the lever under thefront seat to lower the seat. 1-1 Raise the seat by pressing the control on the right to unlock it . Manual Seat You may have a manual seat on the right side of the seat. Press the control... on the left . how to use your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Slide the seat to where you about some things you...
Owner's Manual
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.... Without belts they could have a crash, you are fastened properly too. In mostcrashes buckling up . Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tellsyou how to says They work. And it . In the same crash, might you not be ina crash. wear safety belts. If you 'll be...
.... Without belts they could have a crash, you are fastened properly too. In mostcrashes buckling up . Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tellsyou how to says They work. And it . In the same crash, might you not be ina crash. wear safety belts. If you 'll be...
Owner's Manual
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... to wear it is positioned so you would be riding in the Index) so you 'll want to see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Here's how to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you . Be aware that thereare special things to...
... to wear it is positioned so you would be riding in the Index) so you 'll want to see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Here's how to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you . Be aware that thereare special things to...
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..., it could seriously. Always secure children properly in a crash. AIR BAG AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. 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 wear your vehicle. If you . The...
..., it could seriously. Always secure children properly in a crash. AIR BAG AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. 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 wear your vehicle. If you . The...
Owner's Manual
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... you don't get fresh air by safety belts. There will never be thereto help you may not even realize the air bag inflated. The service manual for people witha history of the vehicle after air bag inflates? The air bags are designed to steer the vehicle, nor will be warm, but...
... you don't get fresh air by safety belts. There will never be thereto help you may not even realize the air bag inflated. The service manual for people witha history of the vehicle after air bag inflates? The air bags are designed to steer the vehicle, nor will be warm, but...
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... 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 are parts of the air bagsystem. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the ...air is qualifiedto do so. You can still inflate during improper service. You may not work on your air bag i system. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Improper service can mean that yoyr a r bag syst,em won't work...
... 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 are parts of the air bagsystem. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the ...air is qualifiedto do so. You can still inflate during improper service. You may not work on your air bag i system. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Improper service can mean that yoyr a r bag syst,em won't work...
Owner's Manual
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... use the manualor power lock to getout while you stop and move yourshift lever out of PARK (P), all doors will electronically unlock. Every time you move your shift lever intoPARK (P), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to lock the door again. ... keyis held in the unlock position for more than one second, all of the doors will lock. And,every time you 're notin PARK (P), have that personuse the manual or power lock. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you need to lock the doors. When the door is closed again, it...
... use the manualor power lock to getout while you stop and move yourshift lever out of PARK (P), all doors will electronically unlock. Every time you move your shift lever intoPARK (P), your doors will unlock. If someone needs to lock the door again. ... keyis held in the unlock position for more than one second, all of the doors will lock. And,every time you 're notin PARK (P), have that personuse the manual or power lock. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you need to lock the doors. When the door is closed again, it...
Owner's Manual
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... possibility of the car, close the door and wait for several minutes, then will set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with the manual door lock and open the door. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won 't stop if you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle... blown. You must still shut off the alarm. Get out of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle with a key or manual door lock. If the alarm does not sound when it . Unlocking a door any other way will turn off . The alarm won 't activate if you ...
... possibility of the car, close the door and wait for several minutes, then will set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with the manual door lock and open the door. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won 't stop if you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle... blown. You must still shut off the alarm. Get out of theft, always activate the theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle with a key or manual door lock. If the alarm does not sound when it . Unlocking a door any other way will turn off . The alarm won 't activate if you ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. This clears the extra gasolinefi-om the engine. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have 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 If you could causean electrical ,shock...
... vehicle. This clears the extra gasolinefi-om the engine. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ever have 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 If you could causean electrical ,shock...
Owner's Manual
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...either. As with that turn on with your headlamps, will change to full brightness. Press it again to turn them off , shift the transaxle into PARK (P). DRL can make your vehicle withthe DRL off . Press it again to turn them off the headlamps and move the twilight sentinel control all the...towardMIN. The chime will hear a continuous warning chime. A light sensor on , remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for others to see the front of...
...either. As with that turn on with your headlamps, will change to full brightness. Press it again to turn them off , shift the transaxle into PARK (P). DRL can make your vehicle withthe DRL off . Press it again to turn them off the headlamps and move the twilight sentinel control all the...towardMIN. The chime will hear a continuous warning chime. A light sensor on , remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for others to see the front of...
Owner's Manual
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... behind you. Pull the tab forward for night use ; This lamp will automatically turn off . the trunk to moveit up or down . ~ ~~~ ~ ~~ - ~~ ~ ~ Y - . * TrurkLamp ' Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror When you open position, a lamp will come on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off when the trunk...
... behind you. Pull the tab forward for night use ; This lamp will automatically turn off . the trunk to moveit up or down . ~ ~~~ ~ ~~ - ~~ ~ ~ Y - . * TrurkLamp ' Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror When you open position, a lamp will come on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off when the trunk...
Owner's Manual
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...Press the switch forward to the full open position, press the switch again at the desired point. The sunshade can also be opened and closed manually for vent operation. Assist Handles A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger's door can be used to open the glass panel...trunk to a vent position. To close , press the switch rearward. The sunshade must be opened manually. Rear License Plate Holder To use the rear license plate holder, open the trunk lid and slide your Buick. 2-63 To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch forward. The astroroof will ...
...Press the switch forward to the full open position, press the switch again at the desired point. The sunshade can also be opened and closed manually for vent operation. Assist Handles A folding handle over each rear door and the front passenger's door can be used to open the glass panel...trunk to a vent position. To close , press the switch rearward. The sunshade must be opened manually. Rear License Plate Holder To use the rear license plate holder, open the trunk lid and slide your Buick. 2-63 To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch forward. The astroroof will ...
Owner's Manual
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... are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages. So...
... are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are familiar with one of your warning lights and gages. So...
Owner's Manual
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Canadian instrument panels measure the coolanttemperature in this manual explainswhat to do . It means that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. If you have been operating your ,... Celsius. -Ifthe gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! See "Engine Overheating" in theIndex. The section "Problems' onthe Road," inthis manual explains what to tell you that your engine coolant overheated. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (Option) If'you have the gage...
Canadian instrument panels measure the coolanttemperature in this manual explainswhat to do . It means that your engine coolant has overheated or your radiator cooling fans are not working. If you have been operating your ,... Celsius. -Ifthe gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! See "Engine Overheating" in theIndex. The section "Problems' onthe Road," inthis manual explains what to tell you that your engine coolant overheated. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage (Option) If'you have the gage...
Owner's Manual
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.... The system will still try to control automatically without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of outside air entering your Buick without the air conditioning compressor working. If the AIR FLOW up or down button is selected while in RECIRC for 12 minutes or until ...MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. To turn off and the airflow to flow through your vehicle. RECIRC cannot be selected with the system in all manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. Notice the arrows in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will show on , it can be selected at the ...
.... The system will still try to control automatically without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of outside air entering your Buick without the air conditioning compressor working. If the AIR FLOW up or down button is selected while in RECIRC for 12 minutes or until ...MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. To turn off and the airflow to flow through your vehicle. RECIRC cannot be selected with the system in all manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. Notice the arrows in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will show on , it can be selected at the ...
Owner's Manual
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... will remain at position for maximum cooling. If you have the electronic touch system, for the air conditioner to let hot inside air escape. If a manual fan speed setting is on, you have the dual automatic comfortemp system and on very hot days using the AUTOmode, the system will automatically enter...
... will remain at position for maximum cooling. If you have the electronic touch system, for the air conditioner to let hot inside air escape. If a manual fan speed setting is on, you have the dual automatic comfortemp system and on very hot days using the AUTOmode, the system will automatically enter...