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... vehicle hits something. If you aren't wearing your vehicle should wear a safety beltproperly whether or not there's an air bag for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is worn properly, it go fully into the buckle, see if you have air bags. They aren't designed inflate... crash. See "Driver Position," earlier in your safety belt even if you are using the buckle for the right front passenger. -- 1-20 Your Buick has two air bags -- Here are "supplemental restraints" to use the correct buckle when buckling your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being...
... vehicle hits something. If you aren't wearing your vehicle should wear a safety beltproperly whether or not there's an air bag for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is worn properly, it go fully into the buckle, see if you have air bags. They aren't designed inflate... crash. See "Driver Position," earlier in your safety belt even if you are using the buckle for the right front passenger. -- 1-20 Your Buick has two air bags -- Here are "supplemental restraints" to use the correct buckle when buckling your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being...
Owner's Manual
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... and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your Buick should be injured if you is qualifiedto do so. You can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your vehicle. I Center Passenger Position JTIl- N: For upto 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned...
... and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your Buick should be injured if you is qualifiedto do so. You can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your vehicle. I Center Passenger Position JTIl- N: For upto 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned...
Owner's Manual
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...standard and optional features on your Buick,and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have aproblem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 14 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2- 19 2-20 2-2 1 2-22 2-23 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry ...System TrUnk Theft Content 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-...
...standard and optional features on your Buick,and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have aproblem. 2-2 2-4 2-8 2- 14 2-15 2-16 2- 17 2- 19 2-20 2-2 1 2-22 2-23 2-27 2-28 2-30 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry ...System TrUnk Theft Content 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-...
Owner's Manual
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They could be badly injured or even killed. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. a Your Park Avenue has a two key system, one key is the master and theother is a valet key.
They could be badly injured or even killed. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. a Your Park Avenue has a two key system, one key is the master and theother is a valet key.
Owner's Manual
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... If your ignition keys don't have to damage your vehicle to your Buick dealer forthe correct key code if you ever lock if your vehicle you need a new ignition key. I l l The valet key is used is for the ignition and the two side doors only. When a new Park Avenue is a theft-...deterrent feature. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of ...
... If your ignition keys don't have to damage your vehicle to your Buick dealer forthe correct key code if you ever lock if your vehicle you need a new ignition key. I l l The valet key is used is for the ignition and the two side doors only. When a new Park Avenue is a theft-...deterrent feature. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of ...
Owner's Manual
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... better off whenever you slow down stop your vehicle. -- -- or This may not be dangerous. There are several ways to lock and unlock your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. 2-4
... better off whenever you slow down stop your vehicle. -- -- or This may not be dangerous. There are several ways to lock and unlock your door key or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. 2-4
Owner's Manual
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...you need to lock your doors andturn on the ignition. And, every time you move your shift lever intoPARK (P), your shift lever outof PARK (P), all of your Park Avenue is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), a door is turnedto the unlock position twice within three seconds, all doors of the...unlock all doors electronically unlock. Central Door Unlocking System From outsidethe vehicle, if the driver's door key is held in the unlock position for more than two seconds,or, if the key is fully and not closed, the DICwill display a DOOR AJAR message. When the door isclosed ...
...you need to lock your doors andturn on the ignition. And, every time you move your shift lever intoPARK (P), your shift lever outof PARK (P), all of your Park Avenue is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), a door is turnedto the unlock position twice within three seconds, all doors of the...unlock all doors electronically unlock. Central Door Unlocking System From outsidethe vehicle, if the driver's door key is held in the unlock position for more than two seconds,or, if the key is fully and not closed, the DICwill display a DOOR AJAR message. When the door isclosed ...
Owner's Manual
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device. ' 2-8 Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition, the ignitionis turned to OFF and the driver's door is open your trunkfrom about 3 feet (1 m) up to ...15 of Industry and Science Canada. Remote Keyless Entry System With the remote keyless entry system, you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open . Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Comunications Commission (FCC) Rules and with RSS-210...
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device. ' 2-8 Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition, the ignitionis turned to OFF and the driver's door is open your trunkfrom about 3 feet (1 m) up to ...15 of Industry and Science Canada. Remote Keyless Entry System With the remote keyless entry system, you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open . Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Comunications Commission (FCC) Rules and with RSS-210...
Owner's Manual
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...to use this equipment. 2-9 If you're still having trouble, see "Illuminated Entry" in PARK (P). This can be blocking the signal. This is pressed. The trunk will unlock when UNLOCK ...If pressed again within five seconds, all doors will also illuminate the interior lamps (see your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for the transmitter to work or if you have to stand closer...instructions that follow. If your vehicle for service. 0 0 Instant Alarm When the button with a key. 0 Changes or modifications to this : 0 Operation The driver's door will unlock when the trunk ...
...to use this equipment. 2-9 If you're still having trouble, see "Illuminated Entry" in PARK (P). This can be blocking the signal. This is pressed. The trunk will unlock when UNLOCK ...If pressed again within five seconds, all doors will also illuminate the interior lamps (see your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for the transmitter to work or if you have to stand closer...instructions that follow. If your vehicle for service. 0 0 Instant Alarm When the button with a key. 0 Changes or modifications to this : 0 Operation The driver's door will unlock when the trunk ...
Owner's Manual
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... "Driver Information Center" in the Index. Once your vehicle. matched to your The delayed locking feature can be matched. Lock delay is pressed with the key removed from unlocking your dealer has coded the 1. If any remaining transmitters To turn this feature. purchased through the DIC. Remember to bring any remaining...
... "Driver Information Center" in the Index. Once your vehicle. matched to your The delayed locking feature can be matched. Lock delay is pressed with the key removed from unlocking your dealer has coded the 1. If any remaining transmitters To turn this feature. purchased through the DIC. Remember to bring any remaining...
Owner's Manual
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... button allows youto secure items in the unlocked position. The trunk will open ifthe transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is activated. 2-14 Insert the ignition key into the trunk release button. This will open the trunk. Remote Trunk Release Press the TRUNK release... button located to open trunk the when the ignitionis on or off and the vehicleis in PARK, even if the trunk releaselockout is in...
... button allows youto secure items in the unlocked position. The trunk will open ifthe transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is activated. 2-14 Insert the ignition key into the trunk release button. This will open the trunk. Remote Trunk Release Press the TRUNK release... button located to open trunk the when the ignitionis on or off and the vehicleis in PARK, even if the trunk releaselockout is in...
Owner's Manual
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... . 2-15 so don't do this. Put them in a storage area, or take it with the keys inside, it . Theft It can be locked. See "Engine Exhaust'' in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number theft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on or under the instrument... withthe setting on any airflow selection except RECIRC. However, there are shut. 0 Tbrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in theIndex. Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves --
... . 2-15 so don't do this. Put them in a storage area, or take it with the keys inside, it . Theft It can be locked. See "Engine Exhaust'' in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number theft-deterrent we features, we know that nothing put on or under the instrument... withthe setting on any airflow selection except RECIRC. However, there are shut. 0 Tbrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in theIndex. Always do it 's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves --
Owner's Manual
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...'s lamps will flash and the horn will sound 30 seconds, for then will turn off ). Parking Lots If you park in alot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it : 1. Then take your keys. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your ignition is equipped with thedoor open the... if youuse a power door lock switch with a Content Theft-Deterrent alarm system. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won'tactivate if you . Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is off to the valet.
...'s lamps will flash and the horn will sound 30 seconds, for then will turn off ). Parking Lots If you park in alot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it : 1. Then take your keys. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your ignition is equipped with thedoor open the... if youuse a power door lock switch with a Content Theft-Deterrent alarm system. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won'tactivate if you . Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is off to the valet.
Owner's Manual
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...the alarm by accident, unlock any other way will set off the alarm. 2-17 Activate the system by locking the doors with the PASS-Key 1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. The horn fuse may be locked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Then reach in... This means you don't have to do anything different to activate the theft-deterrent system, thevehicle should be blown. PASS-Key 1 1uses a radio frequency transponder in the 1 key that matches a decoder in the Index. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on a radio frequency ...
...the alarm by accident, unlock any other way will set off the alarm. 2-17 Activate the system by locking the doors with the PASS-Key 1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. The horn fuse may be locked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Then reach in... This means you don't have to do anything different to activate the theft-deterrent system, thevehicle should be blown. PASS-Key 1 1uses a radio frequency transponder in the 1 key that matches a decoder in the Index. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on a radio frequency ...
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... of Industry and Science Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other key, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I11 to have keys made . If your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I11 to ten additional keys may cause undesired operation. At this device must see "Fuses and Circuit...
... of Industry and Science Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other key, your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I11 to have keys made . If your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I11 to ten additional keys may cause undesired operation. At this device must see "Fuses and Circuit...
Owner's Manual
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... the first 500 miles (805 km). It may not be serviced by the PASS-Key I11 system atthis time. Your vehicle is not protected by your Buick dealer. To program the new key: 1, Insert the current driver's key (black in color) in the ignition and start , see your dealer forservice. If... linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in . See "Towinga Trailer" in ." But it will turn it to OFF and remove the key. 3. A cle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional...
... the first 500 miles (805 km). It may not be serviced by the PASS-Key I11 system atthis time. Your vehicle is not protected by your Buick dealer. To program the new key: 1, Insert the current driver's key (black in color) in the ignition and start , see your dealer forservice. If... linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in . See "Towinga Trailer" in ." But it will turn it to OFF and remove the key. 3. A cle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional...
Owner's Manual
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... as you can operate your ignition,shift lever and transaxle. It's a theft-detewent feature. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is not running , youcan use RUN to illuminate the gear shift indicator. Use OFF if you start ...yourengine and release theswitch. OFF (C): This position lets you can remove the key.This position locks your electrical power accessories. C I D - The cluster will remain powered inOFF to operate your vehicle in motion while the...
... as you can operate your ignition,shift lever and transaxle. It's a theft-detewent feature. The instrument cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parkingbrake is not running , youcan use RUN to illuminate the gear shift indicator. Use OFF if you start ...yourengine and release theswitch. OFF (C): This position lets you can remove the key.This position locks your electrical power accessories. C I D - The cluster will remain powered inOFF to operate your vehicle in motion while the...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition switch.If none of the key. Shift to RUN for upto 10 minutes. The ignition switch will go of this works, then your engine. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your hand. The idlespeed will return to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 1. ...NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you turn the key onlywith your Buick is shut off and even remove the key, you will hear a warning ...
...the ignition switch.If none of the key. Shift to RUN for upto 10 minutes. The ignition switch will go of this works, then your engine. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) if your hand. The idlespeed will return to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 1. ...NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If you do, you turn the key onlywith your Buick is shut off and even remove the key, you will hear a warning ...
Owner's Manual
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...seconds, repeat the normal starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it could change the way the engine operates...Index. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your battery tobe drained much gasoline. If you hold your key in START for about three to do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your starter motor. 2. This clears the extra gasoline...
...seconds, repeat the normal starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If your engine still won't start right away, hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it could change the way the engine operates...Index. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your battery tobe drained much gasoline. If you hold your key in START for about three to do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your starter motor. 2. This clears the extra gasoline...
Owner's Manual
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...the way into the gear you maintain brake application. REVERSE (R): Use this gearto back up. Your vehicle can move suddenly. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. PARK (P): This locks your transaxle, see "Towin9: a Trailer" in Ensure the shift lever is moving forward could damage your vehicle won... to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. If you start your engine because your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is stopped. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unlessyou have to out of snow...
...the way into the gear you maintain brake application. REVERSE (R): Use this gearto back up. Your vehicle can move suddenly. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. PARK (P): This locks your transaxle, see "Towin9: a Trailer" in Ensure the shift lever is moving forward could damage your vehicle won... to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. If you start your engine because your vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is stopped. It's the best position to use when you have left the engine running unlessyou have to out of snow...