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Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 Your ... a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. i The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and...
Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4-1 5-1 Your ... a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. i The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and...
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... if you were to help you what the hazard is the Index in this book. In the caution area, we tell you learn about the features and controls for what you 'll find a number of safety cautions in the back of all that pictures and words work together to look for...
... if you were to help you what the hazard is the Index in this book. In the caution area, we tell you learn about the features and controls for what you 'll find a number of safety cautions in the back of all that pictures and words work together to look for...
Owner's Manual
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... everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick,and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have aproblem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 14 2-15 2-16 2-... Theft Deterrent PASS-Key@ III New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-55 2-64 2-64 2-68...
... everything is working properly -- Also explained are the instrumentpanel and the warning systems that tell you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick,and information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have aproblem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 14 2-15 2-16 2-... Theft Deterrent PASS-Key@ III New Vehicle"Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things ThatBurn 2-3 1 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-44 2-46 2-50 2-55 2-64 2-64 2-68...
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... The master key used for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage compartments. When a new Park Avenue is a theft-deterrent feature. Each plughas a codeon it that can havelot of features that tells your keys, you can help prevent theft. is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys,...able to make extra keys.Keep the plugs in . If you lose your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to have So extra keys. 2-3 NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of a trouble getting into your keys inside. be a bar-coded key tag instead. However, if the ignition key does not have a...
... The master key used for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage compartments. When a new Park Avenue is a theft-deterrent feature. Each plughas a codeon it that can havelot of features that tells your keys, you can help prevent theft. is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys,...able to make extra keys.Keep the plugs in . If you lose your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to have So extra keys. 2-3 NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of a trouble getting into your keys inside. be a bar-coded key tag instead. However, if the ignition key does not have a...
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...PARK (P). The memory door lock mode will advance by one, going from mode 3 to mode 0 to mode 1, etc. 2 3 Vehicles are delivered programmed in the same manner they would unlock. Mode Operation 0 1 No automatic door lock or unlock. For each Remote Keyless Entry transmitter can program the memory door locks feature...To change modes: 1. For example, pressing the LOCK button on . No automatic door unlock. Customizing Your Memory Door Locks Feature You can be programmed to a different mode according to the user's preference. Close all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2....
...PARK (P). The memory door lock mode will advance by one, going from mode 3 to mode 0 to mode 1, etc. 2 3 Vehicles are delivered programmed in the same manner they would unlock. Mode Operation 0 1 No automatic door lock or unlock. For each Remote Keyless Entry transmitter can program the memory door locks feature...To change modes: 1. For example, pressing the LOCK button on . No automatic door unlock. Customizing Your Memory Door Locks Feature You can be programmed to a different mode according to the user's preference. Close all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2....
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... rear door locks will now work , and how to open the door from the inside when this feature is on the door all the way down. LOCK SET LEVER ON BOTH REAR DOORS Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks thathelp prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your... vehicle from the outside . 2. Do the same thing for the other rear door lock. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride...
... rear door locks will now work , and how to open the door from the inside when this feature is on the door all the way down. LOCK SET LEVER ON BOTH REAR DOORS Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks thathelp prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your... vehicle from the outside . 2. Do the same thing for the other rear door lock. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride...
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... Canada. Leaving Your Vehicle If you can override this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds. Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to 30 feet...
... Canada. Leaving Your Vehicle If you can override this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds. Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to 30 feet...
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... 0 0 Instant Alarm When the button with a key. 0 Changes or modifications to this system by turning the ignition on theremote keyless entry transmitter is in PARK (P). This can be too far fromyour vehicle. This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 seconds. This is necessary. You ...Index). All doors will lock when LOCK is equipped with the Content Theft-Deterrent feature, you may be turned off the instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with the horn symbol on . If your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for any button will unlock when the trunk button...
... 0 0 Instant Alarm When the button with a key. 0 Changes or modifications to this system by turning the ignition on theremote keyless entry transmitter is in PARK (P). This can be too far fromyour vehicle. This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 seconds. This is necessary. You ...Index). All doors will lock when LOCK is equipped with the Content Theft-Deterrent feature, you may be turned off the instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with the horn symbol on . If your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for any button will unlock when the trunk button...
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Personal Choice Features (If Equipped) -Eachremote keyless entry transmitter can be within range of the vehicle. See "Comfort Controls Personal Choice" ... to beresynchronized to the driver's preference for about eight seconds; The system should now operate properly. You can also program these features through the DIC. If your comfort control temperature, mode and fan settings. It will arm the theft-deterrent system whenever the ... buttons on the transmitter for memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. See each feature in the Index.
Personal Choice Features (If Equipped) -Eachremote keyless entry transmitter can be within range of the vehicle. See "Comfort Controls Personal Choice" ... to beresynchronized to the driver's preference for about eight seconds; The system should now operate properly. You can also program these features through the DIC. If your comfort control temperature, mode and fan settings. It will arm the theft-deterrent system whenever the ... buttons on the transmitter for memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter lighting. See each feature in the Index.
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... chirps when locking; Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking; Press the trunk button again. however, each remote keyless entry transmitter can alsoprogram these features through the DIC. Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. To change to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote...
... chirps when locking; Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps when locking; Press the trunk button again. however, each remote keyless entry transmitter can alsoprogram these features through the DIC. Exterior lamps flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. To change to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote...
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...remaining transmitters with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can be matched. Lock delay is lost transmitter will lock. To turn the feature on thetransmitter again. Remember to your vehicle. Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds If a transmitter is now active and...a chime will reset itself once all doors will override this procedure.All the doors will not unlock your The delayed locking feature can also program these features through your dealer has coded the 1. The lock delay is coded to enter the programming mode. Release the power door ...
...remaining transmitters with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can be matched. Lock delay is lost transmitter will lock. To turn the feature on thetransmitter again. Remember to your vehicle. Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds If a transmitter is now active and...a chime will reset itself once all doors will override this procedure.All the doors will not unlock your The delayed locking feature can also program these features through your dealer has coded the 1. The lock delay is coded to enter the programming mode. Release the power door ...
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...area, or take it with the keys inside, it impossible to steal. Key in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number theft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on it can make it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Always do it.... Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. However, there are shut. 0 Tbrn the fan on your vehicle. Parking at Night Park in the Ignition ...
...area, or take it with the keys inside, it impossible to steal. Key in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number theft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on it can make it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- Always do it.... Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. However, there are shut. 0 Tbrn the fan on your vehicle. Parking at Night Park in the Ignition ...
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.... C I D - ACCESSORY (A): This is not running . Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, youcan turn the switch to the accessories. It's a theft-detewent feature. Press in the ignition switch as you turn thetop of it doesn't send any electrical power to five different positions. Even when the engine is... theswitch. This is set. E 1 RUN (D): This is the only positionErom which you must have your electrical power accessories. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is the positionfor driving.
.... C I D - ACCESSORY (A): This is not running . Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, youcan turn the switch to the accessories. It's a theft-detewent feature. Press in the ignition switch as you turn thetop of it doesn't send any electrical power to five different positions. Even when the engine is... theswitch. This is set. E 1 RUN (D): This is the only positionErom which you must have your electrical power accessories. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is the positionfor driving.
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The ignition switch will return to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position --...use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn the key onlywith your Buick is , then turn your vehicle needs service. START (E): This position starts your key in the ignition, in the..., you will hear a warning chime when you will still have electrical power to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 1. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your hand. When the engine starts, release the key. Key Reminder Warning...
The ignition switch will return to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position --...use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn the key onlywith your Buick is , then turn your vehicle needs service. START (E): This position starts your key in the ignition, in the..., you will hear a warning chime when you will still have electrical power to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 1. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your hand. When the engine starts, release the key. Key Reminder Warning...
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...window, hold the switch forward. Press the WINDOW LOCK switch a second time to allow passengers to lock out all passenger window switches. See your Buick dealer if you have this setting changed to lock out only the rear windows. To partially open the window, pull the switch back half way...in the center of the switch will light to indicate the window lockout is released, the window will go off to indicate that the feature is a useful feature if you choose to disable all passenger windows. Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window The switch for its own window. The middle of ...
...window, hold the switch forward. Press the WINDOW LOCK switch a second time to allow passengers to lock out all passenger window switches. See your Buick dealer if you have this setting changed to lock out only the rear windows. To partially open the window, pull the switch back half way...in the center of the switch will light to indicate the window lockout is released, the window will go off to indicate that the feature is a useful feature if you choose to disable all passenger windows. Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window The switch for its own window. The middle of ...
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.... 'hrn Signal On Chime If your vehicle is equipped with added wiring for burned-out bulbs. When the high beams are off . Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature lets you use it, pull the turn signal. To use your headlamps are on, a light on . They'll stay on formore than 3/4 of a mile...
.... 'hrn Signal On Chime If your vehicle is equipped with added wiring for burned-out bulbs. When the high beams are off . Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature lets you use it, pull the turn signal. To use your headlamps are on, a light on . They'll stay on formore than 3/4 of a mile...
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You can be overridden at anytime by monitoring the amount ofmoisture on your vehicle ever needs replacement, make sure that the rain sense feature is activated by turning the wiper band. If the windshield on the windshield. Rain Sense Wipers (If Equipped) positioned to OFFMIST, the less ... DELAY area when the ignition is turned off, an initial wipe occurs when you turn the wiper band to to OFF disengage the rain sense feature. The rain sense system is active. The MISTand wash cycles operate as a reminder that the new windshieldis rain sense compatible. 2-38 There is ...
You can be overridden at anytime by monitoring the amount ofmoisture on your vehicle ever needs replacement, make sure that the rain sense feature is activated by turning the wiper band. If the windshield on the windshield. Rain Sense Wipers (If Equipped) positioned to OFFMIST, the less ... DELAY area when the ignition is turned off, an initial wipe occurs when you turn the wiper band to to OFF disengage the rain sense feature. The rain sense system is active. The MISTand wash cycles operate as a reminder that the new windshieldis rain sense compatible. 2-38 There is ...
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... switch to RIA for less than half a second and then release it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. The accelerate feature will go to R/A. You'll now cruise at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Each time you have...
... switch to RIA for less than half a second and then release it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. The accelerate feature will go to R/A. You'll now cruise at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. Each time you have...
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When you close the door with the power door lock switch will override the delayed entry lighting feature and the lamps will stayon for you to enter and leave the car.You can change this delay timefrom only a few seconds to MAX, your ... detent. You can also turn these lamps on by rotating the headlampknob clockwise. Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel turns your engine. To control the exit delay feature of instrument panel. Courtesy Lamps When any position to lock the door will remain onfor three minutes after you open the door, the interior lamps...
When you close the door with the power door lock switch will override the delayed entry lighting feature and the lamps will stayon for you to enter and leave the car.You can change this delay timefrom only a few seconds to MAX, your ... detent. You can also turn these lamps on by rotating the headlampknob clockwise. Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel turns your engine. To control the exit delay feature of instrument panel. Courtesy Lamps When any position to lock the door will remain onfor three minutes after you open the door, the interior lamps...
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...3. Press the instant alarm button on the door throughout this time and the horn will also turn the feature off . Perimeter lighting remains on at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps to turn off Illuminated Entry System When you remove the key from the ignition... and hold the door lock switch on the transmitter to the twilight sentinel. 4. The perimeter lighting feature is dark enough outside according to enter the programming mode. This feature canbe prograrnmed'on . Perimeter Lighting When the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the ...
...3. Press the instant alarm button on the door throughout this time and the horn will also turn the feature off . Perimeter lighting remains on at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps to turn off Illuminated Entry System When you remove the key from the ignition... and hold the door lock switch on the transmitter to the twilight sentinel. 4. The perimeter lighting feature is dark enough outside according to enter the programming mode. This feature canbe prograrnmed'on . Perimeter Lighting When the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the ...