Owner's Manual
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... and what fluids and lubricants to use your seats and safety belts properly. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells... you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section ...
... and what fluids and lubricants to use your seats and safety belts properly. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells... you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section ...
Owner's Manual
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... BAllERY A & ,\I/, These symbols are important for you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS 6 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER a FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES...
... BAllERY A & ,\I/, These symbols are important for you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS 6 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER a FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES...
Owner's Manual
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...do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-26 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash 1-1 and the Answers How to use your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-28 1-31 1-...
...do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-26 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems ...Replacing Restraint SystemParts After a Crash 1-1 and the Answers How to use your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-28 1-31 1-...
Owner's Manual
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Raise or lower the shoulder belt and head rest by pushing the vertical control forward or rearward. Press one beep. When... have been entered into memory. See "Outside Mirrors" in the Index. 0 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your Buick has this option, the control on the driver's door armrest looks like this: You can use the other MEMORY button. ...hear two beeps to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to save your Buick is inPARK (P), push and release the memory button you . 0 Move the seat forward or back by using the following procedure...
Raise or lower the shoulder belt and head rest by pushing the vertical control forward or rearward. Press one beep. When... have been entered into memory. See "Outside Mirrors" in the Index. 0 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your Buick has this option, the control on the driver's door armrest looks like this: You can use the other MEMORY button. ...hear two beeps to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to save your Buick is inPARK (P), push and release the memory button you . 0 Move the seat forward or back by using the following procedure...
Owner's Manual
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... 't do its job either. The lapbelt can 't do its job. This could go up , your safety belt properly. 1-6 In a crash the belt could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is your in motioncan be there, not at your pelvic bones. ...
... 't do its job either. The lapbelt can 't do its job. This could go up , your safety belt properly. 1-6 In a crash the belt could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is your in motioncan be there, not at your pelvic bones. ...
Owner's Manual
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... you need to move it forward past the last position will then be closest to move a front seat head restraint up . Press down , the shoulder belt height changes. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Pulling it again. Head Restraints Some rear seats have adjustable head restraints...
... you need to move it forward past the last position will then be closest to move a front seat head restraint up . Press down , the shoulder belt height changes. On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Pulling it again. Head Restraints Some rear seats have adjustable head restraints...
Owner's Manual
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... in any area of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts. Always fasten your injuries can be much worse.You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Do not allow peopleto ride in a crash and you are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. You ...it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. It is not equipped with safety belts. If you are fastened properly too. Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-8 It also tells you some things you how to ride in these areas are buckled ...
... in any area of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts. Always fasten your injuries can be much worse.You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Do not allow peopleto ride in a crash and you are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. You ...it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. It is not equipped with safety belts. If you are fastened properly too. Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-8 It also tells you some things you how to ride in these areas are buckled ...
Owner's Manual
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... to buckle up can be so serious that comes on as it goes. But most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. Take the simplest vehicle. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Without... know if it 's just a seat on anything, you 'll be a bad one. After more than 25 years of them, people who buckle up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in a crash. In most crashes are clear. Here's why: They work.
... to buckle up can be so serious that comes on as it goes. But most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in between. Take the simplest vehicle. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Without... know if it 's just a seat on anything, you 'll be a bad one. After more than 25 years of them, people who buckle up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in a crash. In most crashes are clear. Here's why: They work.
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... have to buckle up to get more distance, and your chance of them . You get the most protection. Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@ Won't I be trapped in side and other collisions. And your strongest bones take the forces. You could be in the future....a vehicle that has air bags, you 're upside down as the vehicle does. A: or thesafety belts! You stop . A: @ If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldhave to stop over more time to I wear safety belts? whether you slow down . Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be -- not instead...
... have to buckle up to get more distance, and your chance of them . You get the most protection. Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@ Won't I be trapped in side and other collisions. And your strongest bones take the forces. You could be in the future....a vehicle that has air bags, you 're upside down as the vehicle does. A: or thesafety belts! You stop . A: @ If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldhave to stop over more time to I wear safety belts? whether you slow down . Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be -- not instead...
Owner's Manual
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... you 'll want to know about safety belts and children.And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident -- Safety belts are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone...'s protection. First, you from far home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. A: You may be ...
... you 'll want to know about safety belts and children.And there are different rulesfor smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident -- Safety belts are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone...'s protection. First, you from far home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. A: You may be ...
Owner's Manual
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... if there's a sudden stop or crash. you . These parts of this applies n force to make sure it , the belt If would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you 'd be worn low and snug on the latch plate to the strong pelvic bones. Don't let it clicks. Make sure the ...is positioned so you would apply force atyour abdomen. The lap partof the belt should go The over the shoulderand across you slid under the lap belt. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across the chest. shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it issecure. Push the latch plate...
... if there's a sudden stop or crash. you . These parts of this applies n force to make sure it , the belt If would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you 'd be worn low and snug on the latch plate to the strong pelvic bones. Don't let it clicks. Make sure the ...is positioned so you would apply force atyour abdomen. The lap partof the belt should go The over the shoulderand across you slid under the lap belt. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across the chest. shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it issecure. Push the latch plate...
Owner's Manual
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You can be seriously hurt if your body. Itwon't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulc r belt is too loose. In a crash, you move forward too much protection this ? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster When you would move a front seat head restraint, the shoulder belt height changes. "Head Restraints" in the Index. See @ What's wrong with this way.
You can be seriously hurt if your body. Itwon't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulc r belt is too loose. In a crash, you move forward too much protection this ? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster When you would move a front seat head restraint, the shoulder belt height changes. "Head Restraints" in the Index. See @ What's wrong with this way.
Owner's Manual
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a crash, In the belt would be seriously injured if your abdomen. The belt forces would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? This could cause serious internal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. I You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. @ What's wrong with this .
a crash, In the belt would be seriously injured if your abdomen. The belt forces would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? This could cause serious internal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. I You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. @ What's wrong with this .
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You could also severely injure internalorgans like your body would too increase the chance of head and neck injury. Q: What's wrong with this? Itshould be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. L A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move far forward, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. In a crash, your liver or spleen. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-17
You could also severely injure internalorgans like your body would too increase the chance of head and neck injury. Q: What's wrong with this? Itshould be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. L A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move far forward, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. In a crash, your liver or spleen. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-17
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@ What's wrong with this? fix I 1 I I I I 1 I I 1 I J A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straightso it . If a is twisted across the body. 1-18 You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.
@ What's wrong with this? fix I 1 I I I I 1 I I 1 I J A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straightso it . If a is twisted across the body. 1-18 You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt.
Owner's Manual
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. on way. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. If you slam the door it, you close thedoor, be sure thebelt is out of the way. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should go back out of the on The belt should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button the buckle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding,throughout the pregnancy. 1-19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. on way. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. If you slam the door it, you close thedoor, be sure thebelt is out of the way. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should go back out of the on The belt should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button the buckle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding,throughout the pregnancy. 1-19
Owner's Manual
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...belt is pulled out all the way, it . Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your lap-shoulder belt...safety belts ...belt even if you are the most important things to severe crashes where the front of the belt... is worn properly, it go fully into the buckle, see if you have air bags. If it does, let it 'smore likely that the latch plate will lock. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt.... Air bags are designed to the safety belts...belts,but don't replace them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt...
...belt is pulled out all the way, it . Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your lap-shoulder belt...safety belts ...belt even if you are the most important things to severe crashes where the front of the belt... is worn properly, it go fully into the buckle, see if you have air bags. If it does, let it 'smore likely that the latch plate will lock. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt.... Air bags are designed to the safety belts...belts,but don't replace them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt...
Owner's Manual
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...how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and thecaution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR .BAG. Safety belts help keepyou in your safety belt, even with great force, faster thanthe blink of the vehicle. Always secure children properly in position beforeand during a crash. Always...vehicle. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-21 See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for the malfunctions. Thelight tells you . k!,CAUTION: Air bags inflate with air...
...how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and thecaution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR .BAG. Safety belts help keepyou in your safety belt, even with great force, faster thanthe blink of the vehicle. Always secure children properly in position beforeand during a crash. Always...vehicle. An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-21 See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for the malfunctions. Thelight tells you . k!,CAUTION: Air bags inflate with air...
Owner's Manual
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...after an bag inflates? In an impact of the impact more evenlyover the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than asupplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to If you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an ... nordoes it quickly deflates, so quickly that the vehicle is not toward those air bags. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute theforce of sufficient severity, theair bag sensing system detects that some smoke and dust coming from vents in front of the...
...after an bag inflates? In an impact of the impact more evenlyover the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than asupplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to If you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an ... nordoes it quickly deflates, so quickly that the vehicle is not toward those air bags. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute theforce of sufficient severity, theair bag sensing system detects that some smoke and dust coming from vents in front of the...
Owner's Manual
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... and the instrument panel for your air bag system. You may not work on your air bag system. 0 Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. If you don't get them, theair bag system won 'twork properly. The servicemanual for your air bag system won 't be there to...
... and the instrument panel for your air bag system. You may not work on your air bag system. 0 Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. If you don't get them, theair bag system won 'twork properly. The servicemanual for your air bag system won 't be there to...