Owner's Manual
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...section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick running properly and looking good, Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire... 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. 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 ...
...section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Buick running properly and looking good, Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire... 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use your seats and safety belts properly. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the system to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you are close toan airbag when it inflates. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the center positions. 1-26 Lap... part of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
... the system to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you are close toan airbag when it inflates. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the center positions. 1-26 Lap... part of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle and the air bag system. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.
Owner's Manual
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... use it. To wear it, just attach it repaired. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you 'll need regular maintenance.) 1-47 When you should use it only for you in your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired...
... use it. To wear it, just attach it repaired. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you 'll need regular maintenance.) 1-47 When you should use it only for you in your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are cut or damaged, replace them repaired...
Owner's Manual
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... If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. When you have to the maintenance schedule (see "If a Tire Goes Flat" in the Index.) Also check the tire pressure in the display. TIRE PRESSURE NORMALis displayed when the...TEMPappears in the display. The OIL LIFE INDEX NORMAL display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CHECK TIRES. If the voltage is flat, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the display. The oil life will have your vehicle's tire pressures are no problems detected with the temperature, COOLANT TEMP NORMALwill ...
... If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. When you have to the maintenance schedule (see "If a Tire Goes Flat" in the Index.) Also check the tire pressure in the display. TIRE PRESSURE NORMALis displayed when the...TEMPappears in the display. The OIL LIFE INDEX NORMAL display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW: CHECK TIRES. If the voltage is flat, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the display. The oil life will have your vehicle's tire pressures are no problems detected with the temperature, COOLANT TEMP NORMALwill ...
Owner's Manual
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...piece filter system. e Keep the a r path under the front seats clear of fogging your Buick dealer for replacement intervals. However, the air will no longer be replaced as leaves. See "Maintenance Schedule" in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. Ventilation Tips 0... Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as part of routine scheduled maintenance. The filter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. i i This helps a r to replace it, it ...
...piece filter system. e Keep the a r path under the front seats clear of fogging your Buick dealer for replacement intervals. However, the air will no longer be replaced as leaves. See "Maintenance Schedule" in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. Ventilation Tips 0... Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as part of routine scheduled maintenance. The filter removes certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles. i i This helps a r to replace it, it ...
Owner's Manual
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... nuts and bolts are in this manual, and the Index will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedule for more on a Hill 1. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. When the wheel chocks are tight. If you don't shift down to THIRD (3) and reduce your vehicle, with a trailer attached...
... nuts and bolts are in this manual, and the Index will need service more often when you're pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedule for more on a Hill 1. Shift into PARK (P) yet. 2. When the wheel chocks are tight. If you don't shift down to THIRD (3) and reduce your vehicle, with a trailer attached...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-64 6-65 6-66 6-67 6-73 6-75 6-76 6-77 6-77 6-78 6-78 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Buick of Cleaning the Outside Your Buick of and then it shows how to check important fluid lubricant levels. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find ...information about your Buick. This section begins with service and fuel information, of Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Removing the Rear ...
... 6-64 6-65 6-66 6-67 6-73 6-75 6-76 6-77 6-77 6-78 6-78 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Buick of Cleaning the Outside Your Buick of and then it shows how to check important fluid lubricant levels. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find ...information about your Buick. This section begins with service and fuel information, of Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Removing the Rear ...
Owner's Manual
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Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to keep a record withall parts receipts and list the mileage andthe date of your own service work, ... this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. Before attempting to get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work...
Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to keep a record withall parts receipts and list the mileage andthe date of your own service work, ... this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. Before attempting to get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work...
Owner's Manual
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Check with your Buick dealer before you use regular unleaded gasoline rated at the recommended octane or higher and you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. Fuel The 8th ... can be injured andyour vehicle could behurt. Be sure you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enoughabout it . you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. left (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) If you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the properreplacement parts and tools before adding equipment to get...
Check with your Buick dealer before you use regular unleaded gasoline rated at the recommended octane or higher and you 're accelerating or driving up a hill. Fuel The 8th ... can be injured andyour vehicle could behurt. Be sure you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enoughabout it . you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. left (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) If you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the properreplacement parts and tools before adding equipment to get...
Owner's Manual
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... (PCM) works with a vacuum control to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. Engine Oil 3 \ \ c \ . Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. All of the engine block. When this increased pressure or boost is not desired, such...
... (PCM) works with a vacuum control to pump more air into the engine than turbocharging because Buick emphasizes smooth, refined power. Engine Oil 3 \ \ c \ . Your Park Avenue Ultra has a 3800 Supercharged engine. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the 3800 V6 Supercharged Buick engine. All of the engine block. When this increased pressure or boost is not desired, such...
Owner's Manual
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.... Driving under highway conditions causes engine oil to advise if you , use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: e Most trips are less than either mileage specified. Your Buick dealer is true for you think something shouldbe added. If the optionalCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on, you need to your oil. Change the...
.... Driving under highway conditions causes engine oil to advise if you , use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: e Most trips are less than either mileage specified. Your Buick dealer is true for you think something shouldbe added. If the optionalCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on, you need to your oil. Change the...
Owner's Manual
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... cleaner off can cause you 're driving. 4. And, dirt can cause a damaging engine fire. The air cleaner not only cleansthe air, it . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled...
... cleaner off can cause you 're driving. 4. And, dirt can cause a damaging engine fire. The air cleaner not only cleansthe air, it . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled...
Owner's Manual
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... threadsof the inspection hole. 4. The oil level is hot, pressure may be burned. A CAUTION: If you shouldlet your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. What Kind of Oil to 88 lb-in (10 Nem). 6-20 Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you remove...
... threadsof the inspection hole. 4. The oil level is hot, pressure may be burned. A CAUTION: If you shouldlet your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. What Kind of Oil to 88 lb-in (10 Nem). 6-20 Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you remove...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle under one or more of these conditions, the fluid and filter do it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C),you have to havethis done atyour Buick dealership Service Department. especially in the Index. If you check your transaxle. a To get false reading on engine parts hot or exhaust system parts, startingfire... (83 000 k ) the vehicle is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to checkyour automatic transaxle fluid level iswhen the engine oil changed. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in hot weather.
... vehicle under one or more of these conditions, the fluid and filter do it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C),you have to havethis done atyour Buick dealership Service Department. especially in the Index. If you check your transaxle. a To get false reading on engine parts hot or exhaust system parts, startingfire... (83 000 k ) the vehicle is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to checkyour automatic transaxle fluid level iswhen the engine oil changed. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in hot weather.
Owner's Manual
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... enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is made especially for your...
... enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is made especially for your...
Owner's Manual
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... be replaced as complete axle sets. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you replace parts of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". For example, if someone puts in the proper sequence to help prevent brake pulsation. When you don't, your brakes may cause a brake squeal when...
... be replaced as complete axle sets. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators, but if you replace parts of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections". For example, if someone puts in the proper sequence to help prevent brake pulsation. When you don't, your brakes may cause a brake squeal when...
Owner's Manual
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...I your f tread is badly worn, or if your tires have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as when youhit a pothole. For thecorrect windshield wiper blade replacement length... and type, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. Your new Buick comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact such as overloaded tires. If you ever have been damaged, ...
...I your f tread is badly worn, or if your tires have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as when youhit a pothole. For thecorrect windshield wiper blade replacement length... and type, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. Your new Buick comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact such as overloaded tires. If you ever have been damaged, ...
Owner's Manual
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... tires as soon as you can and check all your dealer for damage. (If a tire is not calibrated properly. but it doesn't replace normal tire maintenance.
... tires as soon as you can and check all your dealer for damage. (If a tire is not calibrated properly. but it doesn't replace normal tire maintenance.
Owner's Manual
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... not alert you notice unusual wear, rotate your dealer for about five seconds, see your tiresas soon as possible and check wheel alignment. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Don't include the compact spare tire your tires, always use correct rotation the pattern shown here. To reset (calibrate) the system: Tire Inspection...
... not alert you notice unusual wear, rotate your dealer for about five seconds, see your tiresas soon as possible and check wheel alignment. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Don't include the compact spare tire your tires, always use correct rotation the pattern shown here. To reset (calibrate) the system: Tire Inspection...
Owner's Manual
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Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. Airborne pollutants can do this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Dirt packed in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new...
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. Airborne pollutants can do this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 k ) purchase, m of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Dirt packed in the paint job causes this, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new...