Owner's Manual
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... 'll find something you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. yellowblue The 1999 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. You can use...
... 'll find something you want to read. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. yellowblue The 1999 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. You can use...
Owner's Manual
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... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are used on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are on some of the symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES...
... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are used on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are on some of the symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES...
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-43 2-46 2-49 2-54 2-62 2-63 2-64 2-68 2-73 2-82 2-84 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 22-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 2-43 2-46 2-49 2-54 2-62 2-63 2-64 2-68 2-73 2-82 2-84 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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... Mode 1, etc. The automatic door locks will remain in the corresponding memory door lock mode. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Keep all doors locking and then, only the driver's door would unlock. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter the programming mode. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed, the...
... Mode 1, etc. The automatic door locks will remain in the corresponding memory door lock mode. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Keep all doors locking and then, only the driver's door would unlock. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter the programming mode. Each time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed, the...
Owner's Manual
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... the distance. D Check to work or if you may need to 30 seconds. You may be too far from your vehicle for service. Pressing any remote keyless entry system. This can be turned off the instant alarm by turning the ignition on. You may notice a decrease in PARK (P). qualified technician for the transmitter to determine if battery replacement or synchronization is in range.
... the distance. D Check to work or if you may need to 30 seconds. You may be too far from your vehicle for service. Pressing any remote keyless entry system. This can be turned off the instant alarm by turning the ignition on. You may notice a decrease in PARK (P). qualified technician for the transmitter to determine if battery replacement or synchronization is in range.
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on while the parking brake is in RUN or OFF, the brake system warning light stays on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. To set . Push down with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on the rear wheels. You may have to replace them, and you release the parking brake. When you try to...
yellowblue Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on while the parking brake is in RUN or OFF, the brake system warning light stays on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. To set . Push down with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on the rear wheels. You may have to replace them, and you release the parking brake. When you try to...
Owner's Manual
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... brake until the end of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Shift to the OFF ignition position. Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-32 Turn the key to NEUTRAL...
... brake until the end of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Start the vehicle and then shift to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Shift to the OFF ignition position. Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. 2-32 Turn the key to NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual
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... of the turn signal lever and release it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it. 3. yellowblue If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will come...
... of the turn signal lever and release it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it. 3. yellowblue If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will come...
Owner's Manual
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.../Parking Lamps Switch C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch F. Hood Release M. Traction Control Switch P. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter Q. Passenger Climate Control 2-69 Fuel Button K. Trunk Release and Lockout Button L. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Cluster/Gages E. Audio System I. Climate Control System R. Air Outlet B. Gearshift Lever H. Climate Control System and Audio Steering Wheel Controls G. Glove Box S. Air Outlet J. Ignition Switch O. yellowblue The main components of your instrument panel...
.../Parking Lamps Switch C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch F. Hood Release M. Traction Control Switch P. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter Q. Passenger Climate Control 2-69 Fuel Button K. Trunk Release and Lockout Button L. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls N. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Cluster/Gages E. Audio System I. Climate Control System R. Air Outlet B. Gearshift Lever H. Climate Control System and Audio Steering Wheel Controls G. Glove Box S. Air Outlet J. Ignition Switch O. yellowblue The main components of your instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on. See "Cruise Control" in your tank. It works only when the ignition is on when you have indicated half full, but you need to maintain top vehicle performance. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to the edge of the tank's capacity to fill up than half of the low fuel warning band, the low fuel light will turn on...
... SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on. See "Cruise Control" in your tank. It works only when the ignition is on when you have indicated half full, but you need to maintain top vehicle performance. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to the edge of the tank's capacity to fill up than half of the low fuel warning band, the low fuel light will turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... VENT and the AUTO button at the same time. Then keep your vehicle when the vehicle is selected while in all manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. You can be selected at the same time allows the system to control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. RECIRC and AUTO may be selected in the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front...
... VENT and the AUTO button at the same time. Then keep your vehicle when the vehicle is selected while in all manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. You can be selected at the same time allows the system to control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. RECIRC and AUTO may be selected in the AUTO mode, the fan speed and the air temperature from the front...
Owner's Manual
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... the dual automatic comfortemp system manually by pressing the AIR FLOW button until you keep the windshield and side windows clear and to start warming your windows closed. Rear Window Defogger The lines you need additional warming time, push the button again. If you see on the rear window. 3-6 Press this button to quickly remove fog, frost or ice from the windshield. The fan speed will...
... the dual automatic comfortemp system manually by pressing the AIR FLOW button until you keep the windshield and side windows clear and to start warming your windows closed. Rear Window Defogger The lines you need additional warming time, push the button again. If you see on the rear window. 3-6 Press this button to quickly remove fog, frost or ice from the windshield. The fan speed will...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument panel toward warm or cool. Passenger Climate Control Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is not moving . Pressing the OFF button a second time will flow through ventilation system supplies outside air through by selecting any air choice (except the rear window defogger) and any of the rear window. Air will turn off by your vehicle. Your vehicle's flow-through any fan speed. 3-7 NOTICE...
... the instrument panel toward warm or cool. Passenger Climate Control Ventilation System For mild outside temperatures when little heating or cooling is not moving . Pressing the OFF button a second time will flow through ventilation system supplies outside air through by selecting any air choice (except the rear window defogger) and any of the rear window. Air will turn off by your vehicle. Your vehicle's flow-through any fan speed. 3-7 NOTICE...
Owner's Manual
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..., idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If the warning doesn't come back on, you 're in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving -AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3). If your air conditioner is on your vehicle right away. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. You may decide not to lift the hood but to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Coolant...
..., idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If the warning doesn't come back on, you 're in a traffic jam, shift to the highest gear while driving -AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3). If your air conditioner is on your vehicle right away. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. You may decide not to lift the hood but to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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... jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them yet. 2. Near each notch. Put the compact spare tire near each wheel well is a notch in the plastic trim panel to the word JACK. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle and raise the jack...
... jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them yet. 2. Near each notch. Put the compact spare tire near each wheel well is a notch in the plastic trim panel to the word JACK. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle and raise the jack...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-45 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6-46 6-56 6-56 6-60 6-63 6-63 6-64 6-65 6-66 6-71 6-74 6-75 6-76 6-77 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of your vehicle, and a part devoted to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is...
... 6-29 6-30 6-33 6-34 6-45 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6-46 6-56 6-56 6-60 6-63 6-63 6-64 6-65 6-66 6-71 6-74 6-75 6-76 6-77 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of your vehicle, and a part devoted to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is...
Owner's Manual
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... could be replaced as complete axle sets. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could lead to GM specifications. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. When tires are needed. CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are rotated, inspect brake pads for...
... could be replaced as complete axle sets. NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could lead to GM specifications. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. When tires are needed. CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are rotated, inspect brake pads for...
Owner's Manual
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..., handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that Buying New Tires can see the indicators at the Tire-Loading Information label. tire's rubber. If your original tires. yellowblue When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. To find out what kind and size of tires you get new tires...
..., handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that Buying New Tires can see the indicators at the Tire-Loading Information label. tire's rubber. If your original tires. yellowblue When It's Time for New Tires One way to tell when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle. To find out what kind and size of tires you get new tires...
Owner's Manual
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... in LOCK. D The key should come out only in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. the engine running , shift to move . yellowblue Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check D To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With D The key should the vehicle begin to move . Take care to flush any areas where mud and...
... in LOCK. D The key should come out only in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. the engine running , shift to move . yellowblue Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check D To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With D The key should the vehicle begin to move . Take care to flush any areas where mud and...
Owner's Manual
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... for all models. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of your check, money order, or credit card information to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. yellowblue 1999 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS...
... for all models. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of your check, money order, or credit card information to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. yellowblue 1999 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS...