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When your Buick is in PARK with the ignition OFF, to make it 's set them. With the ignition OFF, the system will still work, so you can use the other memory button. Push it . Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your Buick has this option, the control looks like this when you want it ...you will hear a beep when the EXIT button is a third driver, the seat adjuster will work : 1. See "Outside Mirrors" in PARK with the ignition ON, or anytime with the ignition ON, push the memory button you just set and the seat and mirrors will hear one of the car more easily. Here...
When your Buick is in PARK with the ignition OFF, to make it 's set them. With the ignition OFF, the system will still work, so you can use the other memory button. Push it . Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your Buick has this option, the control looks like this when you want it ...you will hear a beep when the EXIT button is a third driver, the seat adjuster will work : 1. See "Outside Mirrors" in PARK with the ignition ON, or anytime with the ignition ON, push the memory button you just set and the seat and mirrors will hear one of the car more easily. Here...
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INFL. E 1 You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. REST. ! Have your ignition to "Run" or"Start." Then the light should go out, which means the system is an airbag readiness light on when you turn your vehicle ...
INFL. E 1 You will see this light flash for electrical malfunctions, and the light tells you if there is a problem. REST. ! Have your ignition to "Run" or"Start." Then the light should go out, which means the system is an airbag readiness light on when you turn your vehicle ...
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killed. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.A child or others could operate power windows other locks. Keys n The ignitio~keys are for the i gnition only. /d CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with young children. 64 They could be badly injured or even The door keys are for the doors and all other or controls or even make the vehicle move.
killed. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.A child or others could operate power windows other locks. Keys n The ignitio~keys are for the i gnition only. /d CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with young children. 64 They could be badly injured or even The door keys are for the doors and all other or controls or even make the vehicle move.
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... will hear a warning tone when you have new ones made easily using these plugs. If you lose your vehicle you need a new ignition key. Door Locks NOTICE: Your Buick has a number new features that tells your keys in a safe place. Each plug has a code on it that of of can have a plug... does not have a lot trouble getting into your keys, you'll be sure you turn off the ignition and open the driver's door. When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to make extra keys. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your dealer ...
... will hear a warning tone when you have new ones made easily using these plugs. If you lose your vehicle you need a new ignition key. Door Locks NOTICE: Your Buick has a number new features that tells your keys in a safe place. Each plug has a code on it that of of can have a plug... does not have a lot trouble getting into your keys, you'll be sure you turn off the ignition and open the driver's door. When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to make extra keys. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your dealer ...
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... on the brake pedal. 3. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch. 4. Programmable Automatic Door Locks (Option) Close your foot on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of "P" (Park), and remain locked until you use the manual or power lock. Keep your doors and turn .the... ignition ON. 2. If someone needs to get out while you stop and move the shift lever back into "P" (Park). Close your doors will unlock. Power Door Locks Push a power door lock switch to lock or...
... on the brake pedal. 3. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch. 4. Programmable Automatic Door Locks (Option) Close your foot on the ignition. Every time you move your shift lever out of "P" (Park), and remain locked until you use the manual or power lock. Keep your doors and turn .the... ignition ON. 2. If someone needs to get out while you stop and move the shift lever back into "P" (Park). Close your doors will unlock. Power Door Locks Push a power door lock switch to lock or...
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To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when you shift in and out of "P" (Park), then move the shift lever back into "P" (Park). 5. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, see "Universal Theft Deterrent" in the glove box must be ON for the TRUNK release button to secure ... OFF the TRUNK RELEASE, lock the glove box, then take your keys, open your foot on the brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever out of " P ' (Park) do the following: I. Release the unlock switch. Press and hold the driver's power door unlock switch. 4. To secure, turn the...
To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when you shift in and out of "P" (Park), then move the shift lever back into "P" (Park). 5. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, see "Universal Theft Deterrent" in the glove box must be ON for the TRUNK release button to secure ... OFF the TRUNK RELEASE, lock the glove box, then take your keys, open your foot on the brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever out of " P ' (Park) do the following: I. Release the unlock switch. Press and hold the driver's power door unlock switch. 4. To secure, turn the...
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...Theft Deterrent System If your Buick also has this option, the key tag will make it whenever the doors areclosed and you push the LOCK button. If a transmitter is lost transmitter will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed, but only when the ignition is pressed. 71 Operation...to 30 seconds. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be too far from unlocking your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for 15 to bring the remaining transmitters with you when you push UNLOCK. All doors will stay on battery...
...Theft Deterrent System If your Buick also has this option, the key tag will make it whenever the doors areclosed and you push the LOCK button. If a transmitter is lost transmitter will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed, but only when the ignition is pressed. 71 Operation...to 30 seconds. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be too far from unlocking your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for 15 to bring the remaining transmitters with you when you push UNLOCK. All doors will stay on battery...
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.... 1. Still keeping the program terminal grounded, repeat Step 4 with alligator clips atboth ends to ground (Terminal 4) to program (Terminal 8). Remove the car keys from the ignition and havethem with you makea mistake, disconnect the jumperwire and start over atStep 3. Keeping the program terminal grounded, press the UNLOCK button on their vehicles... to as many different vehicles as it . To match a transmitter, use the following instructions. 3. You can haveonly two transmitters matched to it should, see your Buick dealer. 72
.... 1. Still keeping the program terminal grounded, repeat Step 4 with alligator clips atboth ends to ground (Terminal 4) to program (Terminal 8). Remove the car keys from the ignition and havethem with you makea mistake, disconnect the jumperwire and start over atStep 3. Keeping the program terminal grounded, press the UNLOCK button on their vehicles... to as many different vehicles as it . To match a transmitter, use the following instructions. 3. You can haveonly two transmitters matched to it should, see your Buick dealer. 72
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... impossible to remove your key from your vehicle with the keys inside your Buick will go off after a 10 minute period if a door is left ajar. Parking at Night Park in some cities. They'll go on. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to ... battery wear down. Illuminated Entry System (Option) With this option, when you push the door handle button, a light around the door lock will your ignition and transaxle. Put them in the Index.) If you have this option, your interior lights will be able to see where to lock the doors...
... impossible to remove your key from your vehicle with the keys inside your Buick will go off after a 10 minute period if a door is left ajar. Parking at Night Park in some cities. They'll go on. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to ... battery wear down. Illuminated Entry System (Option) With this option, when you push the door handle button, a light around the door lock will your ignition and transaxle. Put them in the Index.) If you have this option, your interior lights will be able to see where to lock the doors...
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...the trunk lock is damaged. Open the door. 2. The "SECURITY" light should be watching your ignition is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry System; Here's how to save battery power. ... or use a power door lock switch or Remote KeylessEntry System. Universal Theft Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this system, the "SECURITY" light will flash asyou open the door (if your vehicle, it ...light reminds you to lock it 's best to activate the theft deterrent system. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be locked after the doors are closed. 2. Unlockingdoor any...
...the trunk lock is damaged. Open the door. 2. The "SECURITY" light should be watching your ignition is opened without the key or Remote Keyless Entry System; Here's how to save battery power. ... or use a power door lock switch or Remote KeylessEntry System. Universal Theft Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this system, the "SECURITY" light will flash asyou open the door (if your vehicle, it ...light reminds you to lock it 's best to activate the theft deterrent system. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be locked after the doors are closed. 2. Unlockingdoor any...
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...PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. Your vehicle is a passive theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. 77 If you set off the alarm by first having the driver's window down. PASS-Key@II How...to go out.Then reach in the Index. You can be blown. The alarm won't stop if you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Get out of theft, always activatethe theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. If the alarm does not sound when it should set off ...
...PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. Your vehicle is a passive theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. 77 If you set off the alarm by first having the driver's window down. PASS-Key@II How...to go out.Then reach in the Index. You can be blown. The alarm won't stop if you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Get out of theft, always activatethe theft deterrent system when leaving your vehicle. If the alarm does not sound when it should set off ...
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...restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made . See your engine if you will be clean and dry before trying one of the other ignition key. If...on and stays on, you turn it off . Wait about three minutes and try the other ignition keys. If your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made . 78 If... or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work and the "SECURITY" light will not start. The ignition key must be dirty or wet. If the engine does not start and the "SECURITY'' light comes ...
...restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made . See your engine if you will be clean and dry before trying one of the other ignition key. If...on and stays on, you turn it off . Wait about three minutes and try the other ignition keys. If your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made . 78 If... or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work and the "SECURITY" light will not start. The ignition key must be dirty or wet. If the engine does not start and the "SECURITY'' light comes ...
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...square-headed key operates your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). During thistime your ignition lock. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first... (322km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. 2. Follow this "breaking-in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 1. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in " guideline every time youget new brake linings. -- -- 79
...square-headed key operates your new brakelinings aren't yet broken in. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). During thistime your ignition lock. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first... (322km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. 2. Follow this "breaking-in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 1. NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in " guideline every time youget new brake linings. -- -- 79
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... (E) Start: This key position starts your engine. Use "Off' if you put the key in, your key seemsstuck in the Lock position. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can 't turn it, be in "Lock" and you can turn the key hard. NOTICE: If your...Using a tool to five different positions: (A) Accessory: This position lets you use , push in . It's a theft deterrent feature. 80 If none ofthis works, then your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. This position locks your vehicle needs service. If it hand. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the...
... (E) Start: This key position starts your engine. Use "Off' if you put the key in, your key seemsstuck in the Lock position. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can 't turn it, be in "Lock" and you can turn the key hard. NOTICE: If your...Using a tool to five different positions: (A) Accessory: This position lets you use , push in . It's a theft deterrent feature. 80 If none ofthis works, then your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. This position locks your vehicle needs service. If it hand. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like the radio and the...
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...engine starts, let go down as your battery. Power Windows Radio Optional Astroroof 0 Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key to "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral). Wait about three to help avoid draining your engine gets warm. I NOTICE: Holding ...yourkey in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your Buick "P" is moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. 1. And the excessive heat can damageyour starter motor. 2. Retained Accessory Power (Option) After the ignition...
...engine starts, let go down as your battery. Power Windows Radio Optional Astroroof 0 Starting Your Engine Move your ignition key to "P" (Park) or"N" (Neutral). Wait about three to help avoid draining your engine gets warm. I NOTICE: Holding ...yourkey in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your Buick "P" is moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. 1. And the excessive heat can damageyour starter motor. 2. Retained Accessory Power (Option) After the ignition...
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... you maintain brake application. See "Shifting Out of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. is in T ' (Park) range before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is I To rock your vehicle back and forth to "R" (Reverse) while your vehicleis moving , use "N" when your transaxle. ... use "N" (Neutral) only. the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. R (Reverse) Use this position, your vehicle stopped. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. push 0 N (Neutral) In this gear to "R" only after your engine doesn t connect with the wheels. Shift to ...
... you maintain brake application. See "Shifting Out of 'P' (Park)" in the Index. is in T ' (Park) range before you can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is I To rock your vehicle back and forth to "R" (Reverse) while your vehicleis moving , use "N" when your transaxle. ... use "N" (Neutral) only. the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. R (Reverse) Use this position, your vehicle stopped. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. push 0 N (Neutral) In this gear to "R" only after your engine doesn t connect with the wheels. Shift to ...
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... try to the release position. When you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. You may haveto replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on . That section shows what to do first to release parking brake pedal. I NOTICE: Driving with your vehicle. If..."Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Push down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakesto overheat. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regularbrake pedal down with the parking brake on the rear wheels. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will unlock the ...
... try to the release position. When you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. You may haveto replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on . That section shows what to do first to release parking brake pedal. I NOTICE: Driving with your vehicle. If..."Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Push down the parking brake pedal with your rear brakesto overheat. Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the regularbrake pedal down with the parking brake on the rear wheels. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will unlock the ...
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...Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the "P" (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can walk away from "P" (Park) without first pulling it toward you leave it. Remove the key and take it with you can move ...your vehicle is in "P" (Park). Then, see if you can , it will go. 3. If you 've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park). 89 After you have to "Lock." 4. If you . Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your parking brake is in "P" (Park)and your vehicle is firmly...
...Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the "P" (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. If you can walk away from "P" (Park) without first pulling it toward you leave it. Remove the key and take it with you can move ...your vehicle is in "P" (Park). Then, see if you can , it will go. 3. If you 've moved the shift lever into "P" (Park). 89 After you have to "Lock." 4. If you . Move the ignition key to leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your parking brake is in "P" (Park)and your vehicle is firmly...
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...to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you can shift from the transaxle, so you maintain brake application. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your regular brake before you leave the driver's seat. push the shift lever all the way ... vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from " P ' (Park) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into " P ' (Park) properly, the weight of 6 6P9 9 (Park) Your h i c k has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shift to fully apply your...
...to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature, if you can shift from the transaxle, so you maintain brake application. When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your regular brake before you leave the driver's seat. push the shift lever all the way ... vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from " P ' (Park) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into " P ' (Park) properly, the weight of 6 6P9 9 (Park) Your h i c k has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shift to fully apply your...
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..., they must be turned on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or shift into "P" (Park),your Cruise Control set speed memory is left on by moving this lever between LO and HI. Panel Lights Instrument panel light brightness can be... turned off with that switch). Lights This switch controls these light systems: Headlights Taillights 0 0 0 0 Lights "On" Warning If the parking light or headlight switch is erased. To Erase Speed Memory When you turn the ignition off and open the driver's door.
..., they must be turned on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition, or shift into "P" (Park),your Cruise Control set speed memory is left on by moving this lever between LO and HI. Panel Lights Instrument panel light brightness can be... turned off with that switch). Lights This switch controls these light systems: Headlights Taillights 0 0 0 0 Lights "On" Warning If the parking light or headlight switch is erased. To Erase Speed Memory When you turn the ignition off and open the driver's door.