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...different conditions. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you... to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use . Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. i It also explains the "SRS" system. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you ...
...different conditions. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you... to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use . Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. i It also explains the "SRS" system. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you ...
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I you're too close an inflating f to air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you if there is anelectrical problem. Thelight tells you . An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for the malfunctions. Always secure ...
I you're too close an inflating f to air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you if there is anelectrical problem. Thelight tells you . An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for the malfunctions. Always secure ...
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... hot to If you see after an air bag inflates, then get out as soon as anything more gradually. There will you have breathing problems but touch. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part ofthe air bag modules inside the steering wheel andin the instrument panel...belts. In an impact of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is This dust could cause breathing problems for the right front passenger's bag, will be regarded as it stop people from the inflator, which gas inflates the air bag. is not toward...
... hot to If you see after an air bag inflates, then get out as soon as anything more gradually. There will you have breathing problems but touch. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part ofthe air bag modules inside the steering wheel andin the instrument panel...belts. In an impact of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is This dust could cause breathing problems for the right front passenger's bag, will be regarded as it stop people from the inflator, which gas inflates the air bag. is not toward...
Owner's Manual
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...come on briefly when you know they're working. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Waiting to know when there's a problem with your vehicle.The pictures will flash for about eight seconds to remind people to let you the ... stays on your vehicle. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that may be costly -- Warning lights and gages can be a problem, check the section that something is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will also come on for about it. Please follow this ...
...come on briefly when you know they're working. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Waiting to know when there's a problem with your vehicle.The pictures will flash for about eight seconds to remind people to let you the ... stays on your vehicle. Your vehicle may also have a driver information system that may be costly -- Warning lights and gages can be a problem, check the section that something is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will also come on for about it. Please follow this ...
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...then, have it fixed so it will come on briefly, to show the battery charging system is working . This means the system is an electrical problem. Thesystem checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you start the engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR ... , a chime will be ready to w r you need service, and youshould take your Buick to RUN. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start yourengine, and it will sound indicating you if there is problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when youare...
...then, have it fixed so it will come on briefly, to show the battery charging system is working . This means the system is an electrical problem. Thesystem checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you start the engine or comes on the instrument panel, which shows AIR ... , a chime will be ready to w r you need service, and youshould take your Buick to RUN. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start yourengine, and it will sound indicating you if there is problem. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on when youare...
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... in the Index.) 2-75 If the light is fully released, it will stay on , have a brake problem. If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake. It may not be abrake problem. If one part isn't working well. The light will be ready to an accident. Have your... parking brake doesn't release fully. Driving with the parking brake set your parking brake is still on after you've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have it fixed so it means you if there's a problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is...
... in the Index.) 2-75 If the light is fully released, it will stay on , have a brake problem. If the light and chime stay on after your parking brake. It may not be abrake problem. If one part isn't working well. The light will be ready to an accident. Have your... parking brake doesn't release fully. Driving with the parking brake set your parking brake is still on after you've pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have it fixed so it means you if there's a problem. Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is...
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... system will not limit wheel spin. is also on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your tractioncontrol system and your vehicle may need service. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in ... light is on when you're driving, there may be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Or, if the light comes on briefly as possible and turn the ignition off. If the light...will come on when you start your engine and may stay on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly. 2-76 If thelight still stays on and the chime sounds,...
... system will not limit wheel spin. is also on then, have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your tractioncontrol system and your vehicle may need service. See "Brake System Warning Light" earlier in ... light is on when you're driving, there may be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Or, if the light comes on briefly as possible and turn the ignition off. If the light...will come on when you start your engine and may stay on again while you're driving, your Buick needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly. 2-76 If thelight still stays on and the chime sounds,...
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...light will come on and the chime will sound. The warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle needs service. engine related problem, the system will turn on and a chime will sound. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for more information....) 0 If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to do. See"Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to traction control, the traction control system will turn off, ...
...light will come on and the chime will sound. The warning light should pull off the road, stop your vehicle needs service. engine related problem, the system will turn on and a chime will sound. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for more information....) 0 If there's a brake system problem that is specifically related to do. See"Engine Overheating" in this manual explains what to traction control, the traction control system will turn off, ...
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...center diagnosis and service is not running. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may not work as smoothly. If the light doesn't come on,...SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will be required. 0 Light On Steady -- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Buick is equipped with this light on, after a while, your vehicle. This light should come on, have it is working, when the ignitionis on...
...center diagnosis and service is not running. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is required. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may not work as smoothly. If the light doesn't come on,...SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will be required. 0 Light On Steady -- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Buick is equipped with this light on, after a while, your vehicle. This light should come on, have it is working, when the ignitionis on...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel? Find a safe place topark your dealer or qualified service center for service. You may have your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as designed. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up...
... fuel? Find a safe place topark your dealer or qualified service center for service. You may have your engine not to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may notice this as designed. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up...
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... do, your engine oil pressure. OIL Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is not covered by your engine properly. They are normal and don't show a problem. You or others could be costly and is low. There are three ways the oilpressure light can be low on for service. If you turn... your key to your engine from neglected oil problems can come on oil, or you turn the key to START. be Check youroil as soon as possible and have your dealer for a moment. It...
... do, your engine oil pressure. OIL Don't keep drivingif the oil pressure is not covered by your engine properly. They are normal and don't show a problem. You or others could be costly and is low. There are three ways the oilpressure light can be low on for service. If you turn... your key to your engine from neglected oil problems can come on oil, or you turn the key to START. be Check youroil as soon as possible and have your dealer for a moment. It...
Owner's Manual
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...the edge of the tank's capacity to maintain top vehicle performance. A concern owners have indicated half full, but you have certain non-emission related vehicle problems. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about the fuel gage is that it takes more fuel right away. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON UNLEADED FUEL ONLY It... the ignition is normal and indicates nothing wrong with the fuel gage. 2-81 For example, the gage may affect vehicle performance or durability. I These problems may not be obvious and may have had about how much fuel isin your ignition is turned on . Consult a qualified...
...the edge of the tank's capacity to maintain top vehicle performance. A concern owners have indicated half full, but you have certain non-emission related vehicle problems. Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about the fuel gage is that it takes more fuel right away. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON UNLEADED FUEL ONLY It... the ignition is normal and indicates nothing wrong with the fuel gage. 2-81 For example, the gage may affect vehicle performance or durability. I These problems may not be obvious and may have had about how much fuel isin your ignition is turned on . Consult a qualified...
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...: Press this button to change the display between English andmetric units. ENGMET: Use this button to display fuel information such as warning messages if a system problem is system. To clean the HUD lens, spray household glass cleaner on the lens to avoid cleaner leaking inside the unit. If the ignition ison... to the proper height. The HUD dimmer control is designed for HUD or your total and trip miles. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped) Your Park Avenue may look blurred or out of theHUD is detected.
...: Press this button to change the display between English andmetric units. ENGMET: Use this button to display fuel information such as warning messages if a system problem is system. To clean the HUD lens, spray household glass cleaner on the lens to avoid cleaner leaking inside the unit. If the ignition ison... to the proper height. The HUD dimmer control is designed for HUD or your total and trip miles. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped) Your Park Avenue may look blurred or out of theHUD is detected.
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... the identified driver. When you may see on the DIC display. If there are no problems detected, the display will show the messages you turn the ignition on the driver's door....Driver Information Center Controls and Displays There aretwo lines in this display line. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear in RUN, the DIC will then perform a status check and display any ...messages if a problem is in the display. After the UNLOCK button of the MEMORY buttons located on , the DIC ...
... the identified driver. When you may see on the DIC display. If there are no problems detected, the display will show the messages you turn the ignition on the driver's door....Driver Information Center Controls and Displays There aretwo lines in this display line. If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear in RUN, the DIC will then perform a status check and display any ...messages if a problem is in the display. After the UNLOCK button of the MEMORY buttons located on , the DIC ...
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... Fuel Economy: Press the FUEL button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. Fuel Used:Press the FUEL button until the trip miles are no problems detected with your driving conditions, such as a long term approximation of the road being traveled. To reset the trip odometer, press the ODO/TRIP button...
... Fuel Economy: Press the FUEL button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. Fuel Used:Press the FUEL button until the trip miles are no problems detected with your driving conditions, such as a long term approximation of the road being traveled. To reset the trip odometer, press the ODO/TRIP button...
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If there are no problems detected with the temperature, COOLANT TEMP NORMALwill appear in the display. This manual explains what to 100%. Battery Volts: Press the GAGES button until the ..." in the display. Coolant Temperature:Press the GAGES button until COOLANT TEMPappears in the Index. See "Engine Overheating" in the display. If a potential tire pressure problem is normal the display will show OIL LIFE INDEX CHANGEOIL. If the voltage is less than five seconds while the oil life index is overheated...
If there are no problems detected with the temperature, COOLANT TEMP NORMALwill appear in the display. This manual explains what to 100%. Battery Volts: Press the GAGES button until the ..." in the display. Coolant Temperature:Press the GAGES button until COOLANT TEMPappears in the Index. See "Engine Overheating" in the display. If a potential tire pressure problem is normal the display will show OIL LIFE INDEX CHANGEOIL. If the voltage is less than five seconds while the oil life index is overheated...
Owner's Manual
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... the player while listening to the radio, it as soon as possible to prevent damage to be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. It will still play while the tape advances. 3-13 Your tape must have at least three seconds of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. PREV (1): Press this...
... the player while listening to the radio, it as soon as possible to prevent damage to be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. It will still play while the tape advances. 3-13 Your tape must have at least three seconds of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. PREV (1): Press this...
Owner's Manual
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... players will work in the player. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you do not turn easily, your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-16 Your tape bias is broken. If E and a number appear on , the tape can be used in your radio displays an error number, write it...
... players will work in the player. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you do not turn easily, your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-16 Your tape bias is broken. If E and a number appear on , the tape can be used in your radio displays an error number, write it...
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... on an the display. If you 're driving on a very rough road or if it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. bb (4): Press and hold this knob lightly so it to quickly advance within a track.You will continue moving forward through thedisc. If any error occurs...
... on an the display. If you 're driving on a very rough road or if it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. bb (4): Press and hold this knob lightly so it to quickly advance within a track.You will continue moving forward through thedisc. If any error occurs...
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... disc function when the radio is playing. The radiowill play ; Press it again to return to the radio, it to your dealer when reporting the problem. 44 (3): Press this buttonto advance quickly to remove a tape and the radio will play . Press the button near the CD slot to playing speed. If...
... disc function when the radio is playing. The radiowill play ; Press it again to return to the radio, it to your dealer when reporting the problem. 44 (3): Press this buttonto advance quickly to remove a tape and the radio will play . Press the button near the CD slot to playing speed. If...
