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The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. You can use it to get service and owner publications. i It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3-1 Comfort ... your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, ...
The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you want to read. You can use it to get service and owner publications. i It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. 3-1 Comfort ... your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, ...
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... ever need it when you're on the road. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. This manual includes the latest information at the timeit was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 .. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY...
... ever need it when you're on the road. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. This manual includes the latest information at the timeit was printed. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 .. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY...
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... for what todo to help you were to ignore the warning. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find that 's in the back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of safety cautions in this book. viii These mean there something that could be hurt. Then we tell you 'll find... a circle with a slash through it in this manual, you what the hazard is. In this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you 'll find a number of all that pictures...
... for what todo to help you were to ignore the warning. Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find that 's in the back of the manual. It's an alphabetical list of safety cautions in this book. viii These mean there something that could be hurt. Then we tell you 'll find... a circle with a slash through it in this manual, you what the hazard is. In this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you 'll find a number of all that pictures...
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.... They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings these mtices: Also, in different words. ix
.... They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings these mtices: Also, in different words. ix
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... properly. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. It is not equipped with...
... properly. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to be seriously injured or killed. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. It is not equipped with...
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... up straight. 1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone's protection. A: You may be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident -- even one that there are special things to know about safety belts and children.And there are foreveryone. ...Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of adult size. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of home. you from far home, why should I never drive from things beyond your control, such ...
... up straight. 1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for everyone's protection. A: You may be riding in your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident -- even one that there are special things to know about safety belts and children.And there are foreveryone. ...Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of adult size. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people of home. you from far home, why should I never drive from things beyond your control, such ...
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... . Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with great force, faster thanthe blink of the vehicle. To read how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and thecaution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR .BAG.
... . Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with great force, faster thanthe blink of the vehicle. To read how, seethe part of this manual called "Children" and thecaution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR .BAG.
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...to inflate while someone can sit in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the center positions. 1-26 You can still inflate during improperservice. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. I Center Passenger Position JTIl- Lap...key is turned off and the battery is working on your vehicle. Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedBuick Air bags affect how your Buick should be injured if you is qualifiedto do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. There areparts of...
...to inflate while someone can sit in the Index. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the center positions. 1-26 You can still inflate during improperservice. Your Buick dealer and the Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. I Center Passenger Position JTIl- Lap...key is turned off and the battery is working on your vehicle. Servicing Your Air Bag-EquippedBuick Air bags affect how your Buick should be injured if you is qualifiedto do so. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. There areparts of...
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... the ignition. will not lock automatically. Memory Door Locks Close 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 PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock to lock your doors before f shifting out of... your vehicle by using either the driver or front passenger power door lock switch. I you need to lock the dooragain. Just use the manual or power lock buttonto lock...
... the ignition. will not lock automatically. Memory Door Locks Close 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 PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock to lock your doors before f shifting out of... your vehicle by using either the driver or front passenger power door lock switch. I you need to lock the dooragain. Just use the manual or power lock buttonto lock...
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...The alarm is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off . Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is off . Parking Lots If you park in alot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it : 1. It activates only if youuse a power... door lock switch with thedoor open the door (if your vehicle with a key or use the manual door lock. The SECURITY light should...
...The alarm is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off . Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is off . Parking Lots If you park in alot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it : 1. It activates only if youuse a power... door lock switch with thedoor open the door (if your vehicle with a key or use the manual door lock. The SECURITY light should...
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... the door is a passive theft-deterrent system. This should set off the alarm by accident, unlock any other way. Unlocking a door any door with the manual door lock and open , or with the PASS-Key 1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 1uses a radio frequency transponder in the 1 key...
... the door is a passive theft-deterrent system. This should set off the alarm by accident, unlock any other way. Unlocking a door any door with the manual door lock and open , or with the PASS-Key 1 1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 1uses a radio frequency transponder in the 1 key...
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... a time until your engine starts. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way the to floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to five seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much gasoline. Holding your key in a minimum of this time keep...
... a time until your engine starts. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way the to floor and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this manual that tells how to five seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much gasoline. Holding your key in a minimum of this time keep...
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... can set the sensitivity level ofthe wipers by turning the wiper band to a position withinthe DELAY area. NOTICE: This system automatically operates the wipers by manually turning the wiper band to LO or HI speed. The closer it is important to note that the new windshieldis rain sense compatible. 2-38 It...
... can set the sensitivity level ofthe wipers by turning the wiper band to a position withinthe DELAY area. NOTICE: This system automatically operates the wipers by manually turning the wiper band to LO or HI speed. The closer it is important to note that the new windshieldis rain sense compatible. 2-38 It...
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...) '- Headlamps This knob controls these systems: I I ,_ J '-1 I I L- #-- Pull the knob out further, the second indent to the parking lamps. Lamps On Reminder Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 0 0 If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on first to turn on , remove the key from the ignition and open the driver...
...) '- Headlamps This knob controls these systems: I I ,_ J '-1 I I L- #-- Pull the knob out further, the second indent to the parking lamps. Lamps On Reminder Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps 0 0 If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on first to turn on , remove the key from the ignition and open the driver...
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...position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. The dayhight adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to side. Your Buick may take a few seconds). Another photocell built into the mirror surface, senses when headlamps are sitting in the center to move it up ...its clear daytime state when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare from the lamps behind you. Mirrors Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) When you are behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when...
...position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. The dayhight adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to side. Your Buick may take a few seconds). Another photocell built into the mirror surface, senses when headlamps are sitting in the center to move it up ...its clear daytime state when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare from the lamps behind you. Mirrors Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) When you are behind you. A photocell on the back of the mirror senses when...
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... operation. Push the switch upward to open fully, press the switch rearward again and release. Universal Transmitter(If Equipped) The sunroof switch can be opened manually. To continue to vent.. To close , pull the switch downward. The sunshademust be used to help you get in four directions to a vent position. The... the switch rearward and release. To close theglass panel, press and hold the switch forward. This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of your Buick.
... operation. Push the switch upward to open fully, press the switch rearward again and release. Universal Transmitter(If Equipped) The sunroof switch can be opened manually. To continue to vent.. To close , pull the switch downward. The sunshademust be used to help you get in four directions to a vent position. The... the switch rearward and release. To close theglass panel, press and hold the switch forward. This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of your Buick.
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.... Often gages and warning lights work together to causean expensive repair or replacement. So please get to let you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. As you the enginejust to know they're working. and even dangerous. See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages...
.... Often gages and warning lights work together to causean expensive repair or replacement. So please get to let you should not be alarmed when this manual's advice. As you the enginejust to know they're working. and even dangerous. See "Driver Information System" in the details on the next few pages...
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..."Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle needs service. The section "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to traction control, the traction control system will turn the system off by pressing the button Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures...
..."Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the pointer moves into the red area, your vehicle needs service. The section "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to traction control, the traction control system will turn the system off by pressing the button Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures...
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... in the display. Tire Pressure" and "Check Tire Pressure System" in the Index), you can . If the voltage is being displayed on the DIC. This manual explains what to reset (calibrate) the Check Tire Pressure System. If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show BATTERY STATE NORMAL. If...
... in the display. Tire Pressure" and "Check Tire Pressure System" in the Index), you can . If the voltage is being displayed on the DIC. This manual explains what to reset (calibrate) the Check Tire Pressure System. If the voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the display will show BATTERY STATE NORMAL. If...
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...allows the system to control automatically without the conditioning air compressor working. The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of the RECIRC mode. The airflow choices available are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID... the airflowto be turned off the main system. To turn off the VENT selection, push the VENT button again. 3-4 the Manual Operation You may also manually adjust thea r delivery or fan speed. Press the AIR FLOW or up buttonis selected while in OFF: If the passengercomfort control...
...allows the system to control automatically without the conditioning air compressor working. The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of the RECIRC mode. The airflow choices available are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID... the airflowto be turned off the main system. To turn off the VENT selection, push the VENT button again. 3-4 the Manual Operation You may also manually adjust thea r delivery or fan speed. Press the AIR FLOW or up buttonis selected while in OFF: If the passengercomfort control...